Bacon Elementary School vs Preston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacon Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Preston Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Bacon Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado | Preston Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 993 | #19 of 262 |
| National rank | #6616 of 50,301 | #2730 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 397 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bacon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 73.0).
- •Preston Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Bacon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Bacon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 29.8%).
- •Bacon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •Preston Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 397.
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 Bacon Elementary School better than Preston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bacon Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 73.0 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 Bacon Elementary School and Preston Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bacon Elementary School: 397. Preston Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bacon Elementary School and Preston Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bacon Elementary School is 68th of 993 and Preston Middle School is 19th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).