Horizon Middle School

Horizon Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
3981 S Reservoir Rd,  Aurora, CO
Carriage Place Neighborhood
Cherry Creek School District
3.7
2.5
859 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
26%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
40.7%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
5
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
23.1%
State Average
25%
Science
17.3%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
484:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
37.8%
White
32.8%
Black
15.9%
Two or more races
9.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public MS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 11 Reviews
1.0
4/2/2025
I'm a 7th grade student here and it's terrible and awful in its society, the kids here are ruthless and petty honesty I'd rather eat garbage then ever come here please fire the person whoever built this place.
4.0 NicheUser
6/7/2015
After their remodel last year, the state of indoor facilities is much improved and more conducive to learning.
4.0 NicheUser
6/7/2015
Overall, Horizon felt like a safe and comfortable school. The teacher's were professional in any emergency drill, or actual lock down situations that I went through. The security staff is caring, and they make it known that they are there to protect the students.
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2.5 28 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/2/2026
This is one of the worst schools in the cherry Creek school district! If you want your child subjected to violence and a staff who seems to never be around go here! My son saved another kid from being jumped! They accused him of tapping the incident and sharing! First of all my son has the right to...
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1.0 parent
2/6/2026
The front office,deans and principles at this school are very unprofessional. When you have concerns or issues they hide in their offices and claim to be busy. If they aren't comfortable dealing with confrontation they shouldn't be in that position or need more training. They dont follow IEP's or un...
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1.0 other
9/2/2025
This school is by far the worst school I have ever encountered when it comes to dealing with bullies. When teachers and staff are approached by a student that is undergoing bullying, the teachers and staff do literally nothing to stop it, leaving that child at the mercy of their bullies. If a child...
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1.0 parent
2/8/2025
The year before my children started at HCMS, I worked for a program in district. One of my 7th grade students begged me not to send my children to HCMS. I should have listened.The first year my daughter was spied on and bullied in the bathrooms. I told both my children not to use the public restroom...
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Horizon Middle School

Horizon Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Aurora, CO and is served by the Cherry Creek School District in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 859 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Horizon Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $415,460. Discover additional schools in the area, like Smoky Hill High School, Rangeview High School, Eaglecrest High School, and more. Learn more about what Aurora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Horizon Middle School.

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