Holmes Elementary School vs New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
536 students
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
119 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary School Mesa, Arizona | New Horizon School for the Performing Arts Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1001 of 1,136 | #999 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #47248 of 50,301 | #47201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 536 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.8 vs 15.9).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •New Horizon School for the Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.8).
- •Holmes Elementary School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 119.
- •Holmes Elementary School is a public school while New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holmes Elementary School better than New Horizon School for the Performing Arts?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holmes Elementary School and New Horizon School for the Performing Arts?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary School: 536. New Horizon School for the Performing Arts: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary School and New Horizon School for the Performing Arts rank in Arizona?
Holmes Elementary School is 1001st of 1,136 and New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is 999th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).