Atlas Preparatory Middle School vs Sand Creek International School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 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
Sand Creek International School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–8
595 students
| Measure | Atlas Preparatory Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Sand Creek International School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 262 | #605 of 993 |
| National rank | #11561 of 15,369 | #34218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 473 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sand Creek International School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 31.7).
- •Sand Creek International School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Atlas Preparatory Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Sand Creek International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 85.8%).
- •Sand Creek International School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Sand Creek International School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 473.
- •Atlas Preparatory Middle School is a charter school while Sand Creek International 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 Sand Creek International School?
On the Success Index (US), Sand Creek International School ranks higher (36.7 vs 31.7 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 Sand Creek International School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlas Preparatory Middle School: 473. Sand Creek International School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlas Preparatory Middle School and Sand Creek International School rank in Colorado?
Atlas Preparatory Middle School is 185th of 262 and Sand Creek International School is 605th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).