Basalt Middle School vs Fox Meadow Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basalt Middle School
Basalt · Public middle · Grades 5–8
367 students
Fox Meadow Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
369 students
| Measure | Basalt Middle School Basalt, Colorado | Fox Meadow Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 262 | #199 of 262 |
| National rank | #8397 of 15,369 | #12182 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 367 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | Basalt | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Basalt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 28.6).
- •Basalt Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Basalt Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Basalt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 81.6%).
- •Basalt Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.2).
- •Fox Meadow Middle School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 367.
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 Basalt Middle School better than Fox Meadow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Basalt Middle School ranks higher (46.5 vs 28.6 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 Basalt Middle School and Fox Meadow Middle School?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Basalt and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basalt Middle School: 367. Fox Meadow Middle School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basalt Middle School and Fox Meadow Middle School rank in Colorado?
Basalt Middle School is 117th of 262 and Fox Meadow Middle School is 199th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).