Vista Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School
Should I attend Vista Middle School or Horizon Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Horizon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 537 students in grades 6-8, Vista Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 431 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 top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
537 students
431 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1326 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1308 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
168
136
Grade 7 Students
191
144
Grade 8 Students
178
151
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
8%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
27%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
54%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%