Evans Elementary School vs Horizon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evans Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Horizon Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
| Measure | Evans Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Horizon Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 993 | #140 of 262 |
| National rank | #36103 of 50,301 | #9446 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 487 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 33.7).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 61%).
- •Evans Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.4).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 487.
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 Evans Elementary School better than Horizon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Middle School ranks higher (41.7 vs 33.7 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 Evans Elementary School and Horizon Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evans Elementary School: 487. Horizon Middle School: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evans Elementary School and Horizon Middle School rank in Colorado?
Evans Elementary School is 659th of 993 and Horizon Middle School is 140th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).