Col John O Ensor Middle vs Horizon Heights El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 205 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Col John O Ensor Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,070 students
Horizon Heights El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
947 students
| Measure | Col John O Ensor Middle El Paso, Texas | Horizon Heights El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 1,684 | #1030 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5943 of 15,369 | #16727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,070 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Heights El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 57.8).
- •Horizon Heights El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Horizon Heights El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 68%).
- •Horizon Heights El does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.3).
- •Col John O Ensor Middle is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 947.
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 Col John O Ensor Middle better than Horizon Heights El?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Heights El ranks higher (62.1 vs 57.8 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 Col John O Ensor Middle and Horizon Heights El?
About 205 m in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Col John O Ensor Middle: 1,070. Horizon Heights El: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Col John O Ensor Middle and Horizon Heights El rank in Texas?
Col John O Ensor Middle is 538th of 1,684 and Horizon Heights El is 1030th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).