Hillis Elementary School vs Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 949 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillis Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Des Moines · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
150 students
| Measure | Hillis Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Horizon Science Academy Des Moines Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 654 | #650 of 654 |
| National rank | #27692 of 50,301 | #37948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 279 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 30.9).
- •Hillis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 79.3%).
- •Hillis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.8).
- •Hillis Elementary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 150.
- •Hillis Elementary School is a public school while Horizon Science Academy Des Moines is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hillis Elementary School better than Horizon Science Academy Des Moines?
On the Success Index (US), Hillis Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 30.9 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 Hillis Elementary School and Horizon Science Academy Des Moines?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillis Elementary School: 279. Horizon Science Academy Des Moines: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillis Elementary School and Horizon Science Academy Des Moines rank in Iowa?
Hillis Elementary School is 620th of 654 and Horizon Science Academy Des Moines is 650th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).