Alta Vista Charter School vs Lamar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Charter School
Lamar · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
133 students
Lamar Middle School
Lamar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Charter School Lamar, Colorado | Lamar Middle School Lamar, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 993 | #206 of 262 |
| National rank | #21126 of 50,301 | #12671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 133 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 26.0).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 76.4%).
- •Lamar Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.8).
- •Lamar Middle School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 133.
- •Alta Vista Charter School is a charter school while Lamar Middle School is a public 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 Alta Vista Charter School better than Lamar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Vista Charter School ranks higher (55.7 vs 26.0 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 Alta Vista Charter School and Lamar Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Charter School: 133. Lamar Middle School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Charter School and Lamar Middle School rank in Colorado?
Alta Vista Charter School is 329th of 993 and Lamar Middle School is 206th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).