Horizon Middle School

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

1750 PIROS DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80915

www.d49.org/horizon

761 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Middle School, located at 1750 Piros Drive in Colorado Springs, is a key educational institution within School District 49. Serving a diverse community in the eastern part of the city, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school and beyond. The campus is integrated into the broader District 49 framework, which emphasizes student-centered learning, innovative technology, and community engagement.

As a middle school, Horizon focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, offering a curriculum designed to build foundational knowledge while encouraging critical thinking and personal growth. The school prioritizes a positive school culture where students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs. By maintaining a connection to the district’s overarching goals, Horizon Middle School strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens who are ready to excel in their future educational endeavors.

761

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	247
Black	67
Asian	16
Two or More	96
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
329 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
247 (32.5 %)
Two or More
96 (12.6 %)
Black
67 (8.8 %)
Asian
16 (2.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Phone:	(719)495-5210
Website:	http://www.d49.org/horizon
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 245

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 242