Altona Middle School vs Silver Creek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 848 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
Silver Creek High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,208 students
| Measure | Altona Middle School Longmont, Colorado | Silver Creek High School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 262 | #58 of 307 |
| National rank | #2367 of 15,369 | #4023 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 715 | 1,208 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 1,208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altona Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 67.2).
- •Altona Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Silver Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Altona Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 27%).
- •Altona Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.2).
- •Silver Creek High School is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 715.
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 Silver Creek High School?
On the Success Index (US), Altona Middle School ranks higher (74.9 vs 67.2 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 Altona Middle School and Silver Creek High School?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altona Middle School: 715. Silver Creek High School: 1,208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altona Middle School and Silver Creek High School rank in Colorado?
Altona Middle School is 14th of 262 and Silver Creek High School is 58th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).