Horizon Middle School vs McAuliffe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km 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
McAuliffe Elementary
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | McAuliffe Elementary Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 262 | #647 of 993 |
| National rank | #9446 of 15,369 | #35800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 773 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 34.2).
- •McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •McAuliffe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 54.1%).
- •McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.4).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 448.
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 McAuliffe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Middle School ranks higher (41.7 vs 34.2 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 McAuliffe Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 773. McAuliffe Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and McAuliffe Elementary rank in Colorado?
Horizon Middle School is 140th of 262 and McAuliffe Elementary is 647th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).