Atlas Preparatory Middle School vs Panorama Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
473 students
Panorama Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | Atlas Preparatory Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Panorama Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 262 | #221 of 262 |
| National rank | #11561 of 15,369 | #13449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 473 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 12% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atlas Preparatory Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 21.9).
- •Atlas Preparatory Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Atlas Preparatory Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Panorama Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 85.8%).
- •Panorama Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.5).
- •Atlas Preparatory Middle School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 339.
- •Atlas Preparatory Middle School is a charter school while Panorama Middle School 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 Atlas Preparatory Middle School better than Panorama Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Atlas Preparatory Middle School ranks higher (31.7 vs 21.9 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 Atlas Preparatory Middle School and Panorama Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlas Preparatory Middle School: 473. Panorama Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlas Preparatory Middle School and Panorama Middle School rank in Colorado?
Atlas Preparatory Middle School is 185th of 262 and Panorama Middle School is 221st of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).