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North Valley Academy vs. Horizon Academy West

Should you attend North Valley Academy or Horizon Academy West? 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
North Valley Academy
7939 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Horizon Academy West
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Horizon Academy West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Valley Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Academy West ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
266 students
524 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Valley Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon Academy West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Valley Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon Academy West.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Valley Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon Academy West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Valley Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Valley Academy School District and the state of New Mexico, 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 Horizon Academy West with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horizon Academy West School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#509 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
#119 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Valley Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon Academy West, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
45-49%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Valley Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Valley Academy School District and New Mexico 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 Horizon Academy West who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Academy West School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Valley Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Valley Academy School District and New Mexico 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 Horizon Academy West who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Academy West School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Valley Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horizon Academy West by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
59
Kindergarten Students
20
96
Grade 1 Students
29
76
Grade 2 Students
33
87
Grade 3 Students
24
67
Grade 4 Students
37
62
Grade 5 Students
25
77
Grade 6 Students
23
-
Grade 7 Students
14
-
Grade 8 Students
25
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Valley Academy School District and in New Mexico, 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 Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Horizon Academy West School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Valley Academy School District and in New Mexico, 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 Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horizon Academy West School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
82%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Valley Academy School District and in New Mexico, 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 Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horizon Academy West School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Valley Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horizon Academy West School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Valley Academy School District and in New Mexico, 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 Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horizon Academy West School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Valley Academy School District and in New Mexico, 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 Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horizon Academy West School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
0.31
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Valley Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Valley Academy School District and New Mexico, 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 Horizon Academy West, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horizon Academy West School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Valley Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Valley Academy School District and New Mexico, 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 Horizon Academy West, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horizon Academy West School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Valley Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Valley Academy School District and New Mexico, 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 reduced-price lunch at Horizon Academy West, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Horizon Academy West School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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