Aspire Middle School vs Horizons Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Middle School
Lacey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
323 students
Horizons Elementary
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
| Measure | Aspire Middle School Lacey, Washington | Horizons Elementary Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 363 | #268 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2717 of 15,369 | #9584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 323 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| city | Lacey | Lacey |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.0 vs 72.5).
- •Aspire Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Aspire Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 38.8%).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.1).
- •Horizons Elementary is the larger school with 580 students compared with 323.
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 Aspire Middle School better than Horizons Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspire Middle School and Horizons Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lacey and Lacey in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Middle School: 323. Horizons Elementary: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Middle School and Horizons Elementary rank in Washington?
Aspire Middle School is 56th of 363 and Horizons Elementary is 268th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).