Horizon Elementary vs Urbandale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Urbandale Middle School
Urbandale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
892 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary Johnston, Iowa | Urbandale Middle School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #150 of 654 | #90 of 239 |
| National rank | #3429 of 50,301 | #1505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 613 | 892 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 892 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| city | Johnston | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 79.9).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Urbandale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 41.4%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Urbandale Middle School is the larger school with 892 students compared with 613.
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 better than Urbandale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 79.9 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 Elementary and Urbandale Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 613. Urbandale Middle School: 892. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and Urbandale Middle School rank in Iowa?
Horizon Elementary is 150th of 654 and Urbandale Middle School is 90th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).