Horizon Middle School vs James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 973 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
132 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 262 | #221 of 993 |
| National rank | #9446 of 15,369 | #15598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 773 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 41.7).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 54.1%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.9).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 132.
- •Horizon Middle School is a public school while James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive 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 Horizon Middle School better than James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
On the Success Index (US), James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive ranks higher (63.8 vs 41.7 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 Horizon Middle School and James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 773. James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive rank in Colorado?
Horizon Middle School is 140th of 262 and James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is 221st of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).