Horizon Middle School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

3981 SOUTH RESERVOIR ROAD
AURORA, CO 80013

714 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Middle School, located at 3981 South Reservoir Road in Aurora, Colorado, is a public middle school serving students within the Cherry Creek School District. As a key educational institution in the Aurora community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It typically serves a diverse student population, aiming to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, Horizon Middle School encourages students to participate in various clubs, sports, and enrichment programs designed to build leadership skills and personal character. With its focus on collaborative learning and technological integration, the school strives to provide its students with the tools and resources necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized environment, while maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Aurora community.

714

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	290
Black	118
Asian	24
Two or More	70
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
290 (40.6%)
White
202 (28.3%)
Black
118 (16.5%)
Two or More
70 (9.8%)
Asian
24 (3.4%)
American Indian
8 (1.1%)
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:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)886-6100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 6 252

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 225