Altona Middle School vs Niwot Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.1 km 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
Niwot Elementary School
Niwot · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Altona Middle School Longmont, Colorado | Niwot Elementary School Niwot, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 262 | #59 of 993 |
| National rank | #2367 of 15,369 | #6257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 715 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Longmont | Niwot |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niwot Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 74.9).
- •Niwot Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Altona Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Niwot Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 23.5%).
- •Niwot Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.8).
- •Altona Middle School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 411.
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 Niwot Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Niwot Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 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 Niwot Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Niwot in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altona Middle School: 715. Niwot Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altona Middle School and Niwot Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Altona Middle School is 14th of 262 and Niwot Elementary School is 59th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).