Horizon Elem School vs Spring Wood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elem School
Hanover Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
436 students
Spring Wood Middle School
Hanover Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students
| Measure | Horizon Elem School Hanover Park, Illinois | Spring Wood Middle School Hanover Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #943 of 2,303 | #477 of 670 |
| National rank | #28040 of 50,301 | #11719 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 436 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 16% |
| city | Hanover Park | Hanover Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 31.1).
- •Horizon Elem School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 16%).
- •Horizon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Horizon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 57.1%).
- •Spring Wood Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.5).
- •Horizon Elem School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 420.
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 Elem School better than Spring Wood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elem School ranks higher (45.8 vs 31.1 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 Elem School and Spring Wood Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hanover Park and Hanover Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elem School: 436. Spring Wood Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elem School and Spring Wood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Horizon Elem School is 943rd of 2,303 and Spring Wood Middle School is 477th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).