Colorado Military Academy vs Horizon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colorado Military Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter other · Grades PK–12
618 students
Horizon Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
| Measure | Colorado Military Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | Horizon Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #140 of 262 |
| National rank | – | #9446 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 618 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 31% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 20%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Colorado Military Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 54.1%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 618.
- •Colorado Military Academy is a charter school while Horizon Middle School is a public 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 Colorado Military Academy better than Horizon Middle School?
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 Colorado Military Academy and Horizon Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado Military Academy: 618. Horizon Middle School: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado Military Academy and Horizon Middle School rank in Colorado?
Colorado Military Academy is unranked and Horizon Middle School is 140th of 262 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).