Desert Hills El vs Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Hills El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
928 students
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
Horizon City · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
402 students
| Measure | Desert Hills El El Paso, Texas | Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory Horizon City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2295 of 4,686 | #1064 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #28903 of 50,301 | #9699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 928 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | El Paso | Horizon City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 40.5).
- •Desert Hills El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 81.3%).
- •Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •Desert Hills El is the larger school with 928 students compared with 402.
- •Desert Hills El is a public school while Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory 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 Desert Hills El better than Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hills El ranks higher (44.5 vs 40.5 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 Desert Hills El and Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Paso and Horizon City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hills El: 928. Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hills El and Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Desert Hills El is 2295th of 4,686 and Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory is 1064th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).