Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 vs Ortega Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
Alamosa · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
473 students
Ortega Middle School
Alamosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
| Measure | Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 Alamosa, Colorado | Ortega Middle School Alamosa, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 993 | #210 of 262 |
| National rank | #39171 of 50,301 | #12818 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 473 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| city | Alamosa | Alamosa |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 25.2).
- •Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Ortega Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 81.2%).
- •Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.7).
- •Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is the larger school with 473 students compared with 471.
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 Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 better than Ortega Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 ranks higher (29.0 vs 25.2 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 Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 and Ortega Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Alamosa and Alamosa in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5: 473. Ortega Middle School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 and Ortega Middle School rank in Colorado?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is 727th of 993 and Ortega Middle School is 210th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).