Horizon Elementary School vs Lewis & Clark Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
472 students
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Lewis & Clark Middle School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 352 | #26 of 106 |
| National rank | #40847 of 50,301 | #5138 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 472 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 51% |
| city | Boise | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 26.3).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 98.3%).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.4).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 472.
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 Elementary School better than Lewis & Clark Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks higher (61.5 vs 26.3 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 Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Boise and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary School: 472. Lewis & Clark Middle School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Middle School rank in Idaho?
Horizon Elementary School is 326th of 352 and Lewis & Clark Middle School is 26th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).