Horizons Elementary vs Madison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizons Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Madison Middle
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Horizons Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Madison Middle Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #732 of 1,069 | #289 of 359 |
| National rank | #28549 of 50,301 | #9770 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 264 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizons Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 40.2).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Madison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 55.7%).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.7).
- •Madison Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 264.
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 Horizons Elementary better than Madison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horizons Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 40.2 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 Horizons Elementary and Madison Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizons Elementary: 264. Madison Middle: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizons Elementary and Madison Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Horizons Elementary is 732nd of 1,069 and Madison Middle is 289th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).