Dakota Valley Elementary School vs Horizon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Horizon Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
714 students
| Measure | Dakota Valley Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Horizon Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 993 | #188 of 262 |
| National rank | #28023 of 50,301 | #11672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 714 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 31.3).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 59.4%).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 714 students compared with 571.
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 Dakota Valley Elementary School better than Horizon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Valley Elementary School ranks higher (45.8 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 Dakota Valley Elementary School and Horizon Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Valley Elementary School: 571. Horizon Middle School: 714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Valley Elementary School and Horizon Middle School rank in Colorado?
Dakota Valley Elementary School is 473rd of 993 and Horizon Middle School is 188th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).