Bayfield Middle School vs Cache La Poudre Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 432 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayfield Middle School
Bayfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students
Cache La Poudre Middle School
Laporte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
280 students
| Measure | Bayfield Middle School Bayfield, Colorado | Cache La Poudre Middle School Laporte, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 262 | #42 of 262 |
| National rank | #8011 of 15,369 | #4050 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 283 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 44% |
| city | Bayfield | Laporte |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 48.3).
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 21%).
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 40.3%).
- •Bayfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •Bayfield Middle School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 280.
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 Bayfield Middle School better than Cache La Poudre Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cache La Poudre Middle School ranks higher (66.7 vs 48.3 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 Bayfield Middle School and Cache La Poudre Middle School?
About 432 km in a straight line, between Bayfield and Laporte in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayfield Middle School: 283. Cache La Poudre Middle School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayfield Middle School and Cache La Poudre Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bayfield Middle School is 108th of 262 and Cache La Poudre Middle School is 42nd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).