Horizon Middle vs Idea Horizon Vista Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
Idea Horizon Vista Academy
Horizon City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
742 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle El Paso, Texas | Idea Horizon Vista Academy Horizon City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1412 of 1,684 | #4459 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11767 of 15,369 | #45218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 677 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | El Paso | Horizon City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 19.4).
- •Idea Horizon Vista Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 81.7%).
- •Horizon Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 24.7).
- •Idea Horizon Vista Academy is the larger school with 742 students compared with 677.
- •Horizon Middle is a public school while Idea Horizon Vista Academy 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 Middle better than Idea Horizon Vista Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Middle ranks higher (30.8 vs 19.4 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 Middle and Idea Horizon Vista Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between El Paso and Horizon City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle: 677. Idea Horizon Vista Academy: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle and Idea Horizon Vista Academy rank in Texas?
Horizon Middle is 1412th of 1,684 and Idea Horizon Vista Academy is 4459th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).