Chester Elementary School vs Horizon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 294 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Horizon Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
472 students
| Measure | Chester Elementary School Spokane Valley, Washington | Horizon Middle School Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #274 of 1,154 | #64 of 363 |
| National rank | #9990 of 50,301 | #2950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 410 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| city | Spokane Valley | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.9 vs 71.9).
- •Chester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Chester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 30.3%).
- •Chester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.2).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 410.
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 Chester Elementary School better than Horizon Middle School?
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 Chester Elementary School and Horizon Middle School?
About 294 m in a straight line, between Spokane Valley and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Elementary School: 410. Horizon Middle School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Elementary School and Horizon Middle School rank in Washington?
Chester Elementary School is 274th of 1,154 and Horizon Middle School is 64th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).