Horizon Elementary vs Mill Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Mill Creek Middle School
Lenexa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary Shawnee, Kansas | Mill Creek Middle School Lenexa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 686 | #23 of 205 |
| National rank | #7713 of 50,301 | #4994 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 351 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| city | Shawnee | Lenexa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 62.2).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 20.2%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.7).
- •Mill Creek Middle School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 351.
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 Mill Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (75.4 vs 62.2 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 Mill Creek Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Lenexa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 351. Mill Creek Middle School: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and Mill Creek Middle School rank in Kansas?
Horizon Elementary is 58th of 686 and Mill Creek Middle School is 23rd of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).