Horizons Elementary vs Tesla Engineering Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 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
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Appleton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
147 students
| Measure | Horizons Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Tesla Engineering Charter School Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #732 of 1,069 | #11 of 446 |
| National rank | #28549 of 50,301 | #2521 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 264 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 49.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 69.5% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tesla Engineering Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 45.1).
- •Tesla Engineering Charter School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 42%).
- •Tesla Engineering Charter School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 32%).
- •Tesla Engineering Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 55.7%).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 49.0).
- •Horizons Elementary is the larger school with 264 students compared with 147.
- •Horizons Elementary is a public school while Tesla Engineering Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tesla Engineering Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Tesla Engineering Charter School ranks higher (73.3 vs 45.1 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 Tesla Engineering Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizons Elementary: 264. Tesla Engineering Charter School: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizons Elementary and Tesla Engineering Charter School rank in Wisconsin?
Horizons Elementary is 732nd of 1,069 and Tesla Engineering Charter School is 11th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).