Horizon Heights El vs Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Heights El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
947 students
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
Horizon City · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
402 students
| Measure | Horizon Heights El El Paso, Texas | Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory Horizon City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 4,686 | #1064 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #16727 of 50,301 | #9699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 947 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | El Paso | Horizon City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Heights El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 40.5).
- •Horizon Heights El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 81.3%).
- •Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.2).
- •Horizon Heights El is the larger school with 947 students compared with 402.
- •Horizon Heights 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 Horizon Heights El better than Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Heights El ranks higher (62.1 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 Horizon Heights El and Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between El Paso and Horizon City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Heights El: 947. Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Heights El and Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Horizon Heights El is 1030th 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).