Aurora Frontier K-8 vs Horizon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Frontier K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
761 students
Horizon Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
714 students
| Measure | Aurora Frontier K-8 Aurora, Colorado | Horizon Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 993 | #188 of 262 |
| National rank | #23153 of 50,301 | #11672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 761 | 714 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Frontier K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 31.3).
- •Aurora Frontier K-8 does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Aurora Frontier K-8 does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 61%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.9).
- •Aurora Frontier K-8 is the larger school with 761 students compared with 714.
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 Aurora Frontier K-8 better than Horizon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Frontier K-8 ranks higher (52.8 vs 31.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aurora Frontier K-8 and Horizon Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Frontier K-8: 761. Horizon Middle School: 714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Frontier K-8 and Horizon Middle School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Frontier K-8 is 371st of 993 and Horizon Middle School is 188th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).