Horizon Elementary School
Kent, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
780th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
27641 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
(253)373-7313NCES ID 530396002310Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Horizon Elementary School 780th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 190 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 391 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1990, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.1% | 34.5% | ▼ 16.6 pts | |
| Asian | 12.4% | 22.3% | ▲ 9.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.8% | 16.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 9.4% | 15.3% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.4% | 7.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1990. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $708K in zip 98042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Horizon Elementary School
- #961Arthur Jacobsen ElementaryAuburn School District · 1.2 mi away961st of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼6 · Math 30% ▼8Compare - #428Meridian Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.3 mi away428th of 1,174
ELA 57% ▲19 · Math 51% ▲13Compare - #552Covington Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.4 mi away552nd of 1,174
ELA 43% ▲5 · Math 52% ▲14Compare - #1070Millennium Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.4 mi away1,070th of 1,174
ELA 24% ▼14 · Math 24% ▼14Compare - #1055Pine Tree Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.6 mi away1,055th of 1,174
ELA 25% ▼13 · Math 24% ▼14Compare - #447Willow Crest ElementaryAuburn School District · 1.8 mi away447th of 1,174
ELA 53% ▲15 · Math 52% ▲14Compare - #500Martin Sortun Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.9 mi away500th of 1,174
ELA 52% ▲14 · Math 49% ▲11Compare - #1149Meadow Ridge Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2.1 mi away1,149th of 1,174
ELA 15% ▼23 · Math 13% ▼25Compare
What school district is Horizon Elementary School in?
Horizon Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Kent, Washington.
Is Horizon Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Horizon Elementary School 780th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Horizon Elementary School?
White 35%, Asian 22%, Hispanic 17%, Black 15% (391 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Horizon Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98042 is $708K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.