Horizon Elementary School vs Meridian Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Meridian Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary School Kent, Washington | Meridian Elementary School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #696 of 1,154 | #541 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #23909 of 50,301 | #18666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 408 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 51.8).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 57.8%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.4).
- •Horizon Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 390.
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 Elementary School better than Meridian Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Elementary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 51.8 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 Elementary School and Meridian Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary School: 408. Meridian Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary School and Meridian Elementary School rank in Washington?
Horizon Elementary School is 696th of 1,154 and Meridian Elementary School is 541st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).