Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Horizon Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Horizon Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
New Horizon Magnet School's student population of 644 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
New Horizon Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Horizon Magnet School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Hispanic
91%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
8%
72%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Horizon Magnet School's ranking?
New Horizon Magnet School is ranked #602 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are New Horizon Magnet School often compared to?
New Horizon Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Lake Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend New Horizon Magnet School?
644 students attend New Horizon Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of New Horizon Magnet School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizon Magnet School?
New Horizon Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Horizon Magnet School offer ?
New Horizon Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Horizon Magnet School part of?
New Horizon Magnet School is part of Nampa School District.
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