Horizon Middle School vs Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
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.
Horizon Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 6–12
442 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Springs Studio for Academic Excellence Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 262 | #201 of 307 |
| National rank | #9446 of 15,369 | #11129 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 773 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| 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 39.3).
- •Springs Studio for Academic Excellence does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Springs Studio for Academic Excellence does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.1).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 442.
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 Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Middle School ranks higher (41.7 vs 39.3 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 Horizon Middle School and Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 773. Springs Studio for Academic Excellence: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Springs Studio for Academic Excellence rank in Colorado?
Horizon Middle School is 140th of 262 and Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is 201st of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).