Horizon West Middle vs Independence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon West Middle
Windermere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,333 students
Independence Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
889 students
| Measure | Horizon West Middle Windermere, Florida | Independence Elementary Winter Garden, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #196 of 563 | #81 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4614 of 15,369 | #1709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,333 | 889 |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 88% |
| city | Windermere | Winter Garden |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 63.9).
- •Independence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 15.7%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.2).
- •Horizon West Middle is the larger school with 1,333 students compared with 889.
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 West Middle better than Independence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (86.8 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 Horizon West Middle and Independence Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Windermere and Winter Garden in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon West Middle: 1,333. Independence Elementary: 889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon West Middle and Independence Elementary rank in Florida?
Horizon West Middle is 196th of 563 and Independence Elementary is 81st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).