Altona Middle School vs Blue Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 919 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altona Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
Blue Mountain Elementary
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Altona Middle School Longmont, Colorado | Blue Mountain Elementary Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 262 | #71 of 993 |
| National rank | #2367 of 15,369 | #6796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 715 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 74.9).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Altona Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 23.5%).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.8).
- •Altona Middle School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 542.
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 Altona Middle School better than Blue Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Mountain Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 74.9 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 Altona Middle School and Blue Mountain Elementary?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altona Middle School: 715. Blue Mountain Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altona Middle School and Blue Mountain Elementary rank in Colorado?
Altona Middle School is 14th of 262 and Blue Mountain Elementary is 71st of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).