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Mountain View Elementary School vs. Horizons Elementary School

Should you attend Mountain View Elementary School or Horizons Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mountain View Elementary School
1900 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Horizons Elementary School
4601 67th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horizons Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
728 students
561 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain View Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizons Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Thurston Public Schools and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizons Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Thurston Public Schools and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1076 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#523 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizons Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in WA)
54%
(Top 30% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountain View Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horizons Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
125
-
Kindergarten Students
124
89
Grade 1 Students
109
102
Grade 2 Students
99
93
Grade 3 Students
80
81
Grade 4 Students
99
111
Grade 5 Students
92
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horizons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
39%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Horizons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
15%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(22-23 School Year Data)
11%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horizons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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