Castleview Elementary vs Horizon West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleview Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
693 students
Horizon West Middle
Windermere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,333 students
| Measure | Castleview Elementary Orlando, Florida | Horizon West Middle Windermere, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #731 of 2,187 | #196 of 563 |
| National rank | #11853 of 50,301 | #4614 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 693 | 1,333 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 1,333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Orlando | Windermere |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castleview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 63.9).
- •Horizon West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 20.6%).
- •Castleview Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.2).
- •Horizon West Middle is the larger school with 1,333 students compared with 693.
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 Castleview Elementary better than Horizon West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Castleview Elementary ranks higher (69.2 vs 63.9 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 Castleview Elementary and Horizon West Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Windermere in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castleview Elementary: 693. Horizon West Middle: 1,333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castleview Elementary and Horizon West Middle rank in Florida?
Castleview Elementary is 731st of 2,187 and Horizon West Middle is 196th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).