Horizon West Middle vs Sunset Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 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
Sunset Park Elementary
Windermere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
699 students
| Measure | Horizon West Middle Windermere, Florida | Sunset Park Elementary Windermere, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 563 | #509 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4614 of 15,369 | #7857 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,333 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64% |
| city | Windermere | Windermere |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 63.9).
- •Horizon West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 18.5%).
- •Sunset Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.2).
- •Horizon West Middle is the larger school with 1,333 students compared with 699.
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 Sunset Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Park Elementary ranks higher (75.2 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 Horizon West Middle and Sunset Park Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Windermere and Windermere in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon West Middle: 1,333. Sunset Park Elementary: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon West Middle and Sunset Park Elementary rank in Florida?
Horizon West Middle is 196th of 563 and Sunset Park Elementary is 509th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).