Alta Vista Charter School vs Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.7 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
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
Lamar · Public other · Grades PK–PK
122 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Charter School Lamar, Colorado | Melvin Hendrickson Development Center Lamar, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #329 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #21126 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 133 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 61.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 68%).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 61.0).
- •Alta Vista Charter School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 122.
- •Alta Vista Charter School is a charter school while Melvin Hendrickson Development Center 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 Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alta Vista Charter School and Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Charter School: 133. Melvin Hendrickson Development Center: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Charter School and Melvin Hendrickson Development Center rank in Colorado?
Alta Vista Charter School is 329th of 993 and Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).