Avery/Parsons Elementary School vs Buena Vista Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 817 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
Buena Vista Middle School
Buena Vista · Public middle · Grades 6–8
211 students
| Measure | Avery/Parsons Elementary School Buena Vista, Colorado | Buena Vista Middle School Buena Vista, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 993 | #96 of 262 |
| National rank | #31499 of 50,301 | #7032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 383 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 36% |
| city | Buena Vista | Buena Vista |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 40.6).
- •Buena Vista Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Buena Vista Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Buena Vista Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 38.9%).
- •Buena Vista Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.7).
- •Avery/Parsons Elementary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 211.
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 Avery/Parsons Elementary School better than Buena Vista Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Middle School ranks higher (52.8 vs 40.6 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 Avery/Parsons Elementary School and Buena Vista Middle School?
About 817 m in a straight line, between Buena Vista and Buena Vista in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School: 383. Buena Vista Middle School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avery/Parsons Elementary School and Buena Vista Middle School rank in Colorado?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School is 544th of 993 and Buena Vista Middle School is 96th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).