Appleton Elementary School vs Redlands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Redlands Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Appleton Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | Redlands Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 993 | #60 of 262 |
| National rank | #25016 of 50,301 | #5107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 50.2).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 37.4%).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.3).
- •Redlands Middle School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 439.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Appleton Elementary School better than Redlands Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Redlands Middle School ranks higher (61.7 vs 50.2 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 Appleton Elementary School and Redlands Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Elementary School: 439. Redlands Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Elementary School and Redlands Middle School rank in Colorado?
Appleton Elementary School is 407th of 993 and Redlands Middle School is 60th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).