Horizon Middle School vs. Vista Middle School
Should you attend Horizon Middle School or Vista Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 572 students in grades 6-8, Vista Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
449 students
572 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#995 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
156
184
Grade 7 Students
143
184
Grade 8 Students
150
204
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
10%
8%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
23%
24%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
56%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
