Horizon Middle School vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
Mountain View Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
101 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Ferndale, Washington | Mountain View Elementary Ferndale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 363 | #650 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7525 of 15,369 | #22161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 433 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Ferndale | Ferndale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 50.6).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 61.4%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.3).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 101.
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 School better than Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (54.3 vs 50.6 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 School and Mountain View Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Ferndale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 433. Mountain View Elementary: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Mountain View Elementary rank in Washington?
Horizon Middle School is 207th of 363 and Mountain View Elementary is 650th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).