Barney Ford Elementary School vs Montbello Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barney Ford Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Montbello Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | Barney Ford Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Montbello Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #927 of 993 | #203 of 262 |
| National rank | #46898 of 50,301 | #12436 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 487 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montbello Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 16.4).
- •Montbello Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 94%).
- •Montbello Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.2).
- •Barney Ford Elementary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 315.
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 Barney Ford Elementary School better than Montbello Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Montbello Middle School ranks higher (27.3 vs 16.4 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 Barney Ford Elementary School and Montbello Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barney Ford Elementary School: 487. Montbello Middle School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barney Ford Elementary School and Montbello Middle School rank in Colorado?
Barney Ford Elementary School is 927th of 993 and Montbello Middle School is 203rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).