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Horizons Elementary School

Lacey, WA 98513

Phone: (360) 412-4710
District: North Thurston Public Schools

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public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 512 students

Horizons Elementary School, a public school located in Lacey, WA, serves grades K-5 in the North Thurston Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Horizons Elementary School is a public school located in Lacey, WA. 512 students attend Horizons Elementary School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Student Growth	5/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Posted: April 20, 2025

We are a military family and have been at this school for the past 4 years. Each year we've had wonderful teachers that have gone the extra mile to help our children. One of my children struggles with anxiety and speaking in public settings. The entire staff have worked tirelessly to accommodate her to help her learning experiences. They helped us seek out additional resources. They modified assignments (even without a 504 plan in place). They helped us establish a 504 plan. Our previous school in the southeast U.S. paled in comparison (that school fought us every step of the way in seeking resources for our child). Horizons has changed principals twice since we began here, but we've not had any difficulties. The administration seem eager to support all of students. I can't speak to the other recent reviews referring to disengaged teachers, but as a former teacher myself, I've not once found that to be the case in our 4 years here. We have two children at this school now and we've been pleased with our experience. They are constantly having events for students and families (Spirit weeks, reward parties for reaching academic goals class-wide, and seasonal events, STEM events, etc.). The PTA here is also very hard-working. Go Horizons Eagles! Thank you, teachers, for all you do.

Posted: April 20, 2025

Posted: March 26, 2024

Class sizes are too big and the teachers/staff think conflict between students is above their pay grade. There is little communication, little to no school activities. I was very excited for my kids to attend and move to the neighborhood I did because of the schools so very disappointed with my experience.

Posted: March 26, 2024

Posted: March 22, 2024

My daughter has been assaulted here, as far as I know nothing has happened with that student, her teacher is lazy, won't reply to emails, won't help her students when they need help, refuses snack. Her kinder teacher was amazing but her current teacher is not the right teacher for the school. The new principal doesn't care whatsoever.

Posted: March 22, 2024

Posted: November 3, 2023

Horizons Elementary School is such a welcoming and supportive school. The staff is exceptional with caring actions, expertise, and a wonderful atmosphere.

Posted: November 3, 2023

Posted: August 8, 2017

Very good except for the principal. I'm very surprised he still works there. The good ol boy system must still prevail. Tim doesn't appropriately address the schools security flaws and poor procedures. Therefore kids are put at risk.

Posted: August 8, 2017

Tim Fries would rather tell parents to switch schools than address safety issues.

Posted: August 8, 2017

Posted: April 14, 2016

Every teacher my kids have had has been wonderful! The staff is enthusiastic, caring, and very knowledgable. We've had nothing but great experiences. My only complaint is the classes seem a bit overcrowded and that there is a huge focus on teaching to the SBA tests, but that's not the school's fault.

Posted: October 23, 2013

This wis our first year at Horizons; the registration staff was very efficient and friendly. The school has a great curriculum and the staff and teachers are wonderful.

Posted: September 22, 2013

The staff is pretty good, but the school is very over crowded with very few options for expansion. The kids eat in their classrooms because they don't have the time to facilitate eating in the cafeteria. But, most of the teachers are fabulous.

Posted: September 24, 2012

This is our fourth year at Horizons. With the exception of one teacher and the parking lot situation, this has been a terrific school for us. My children are thriving in the learning environment and love their teachers. The homework is very reasonable. Communication between parents, teachers, office staff is great. The Principal is very involved. The school is not perfect, as I don't think any are. But I would highly recommend Horizons.

Posted: August 31, 2011

Th eparking issues sucks, but as for children being locked out it is like that at EVERY school in the district. Rain or shine. My child is in the special education program and the staff is wonderful. They are patient and kind and the office staff knows her by name (not in a bad way : )). The school is overcrowded, as are all in the district but they do well with the resources they have. Having another daughter in a different elementary in the district I can say when compared, Horizons tops others in the district hands down. I am glad that our home school did not have the needs my daughter required, she has blossomed at Horizons.

Posted: July 15, 2011

First of all, the overview says that the school has a teacher to student ratio averaging 18. NOT TRUE! It's more like 25-30. The school is overcrowded and the parking lot is horrible! There is no safety for the students who arrive at school early. They are asked to stay outside on the playground before school, no matter the weather. At this point there might be 2-3 teachers on the playground and the gate is unsecured around the school. My son was in first grade and was one of the only students reading on his own. He was asked to sit and read alone while the other students had their reading groups. I asked if there was something to get him more involved, and to help him grow as a reader. The decision was to take my son and three other students and let them go to the library to work on a "project". The end result of this was several pictures coming home of volcanos. I do not feel that my son was challenged at all. Since he didn't need help with reading skills, she simply let him become complacent and didn't help him grow and continue learning at all. I hope next year (if we stay at this school) this will change. My son doesn't go to school to make friends he goes to learn.

Posted: July 11, 2011

no parking, rude staff, poor education. overcrouded school, my child had too many substitute teachers and class was not well organized

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