Bea Underwood Elementary School vs Grand Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bea Underwood Elementary School
Parachute · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
390 students
Grand Valley Middle School
Parachute · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
| Measure | Bea Underwood Elementary School Parachute, Colorado | Grand Valley Middle School Parachute, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #864 of 993 | #220 of 262 |
| National rank | #44708 of 50,301 | #13414 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Parachute | Parachute |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 20.2).
- •Grand Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Grand Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Grand Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 69%).
- •Bea Underwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •Bea Underwood Elementary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 264.
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 Bea Underwood Elementary School better than Grand Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Valley Middle School ranks higher (22.0 vs 20.2 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 Bea Underwood Elementary School and Grand Valley Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Parachute and Parachute in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bea Underwood Elementary School: 390. Grand Valley Middle School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bea Underwood Elementary School and Grand Valley Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bea Underwood Elementary School is 864th of 993 and Grand Valley Middle School is 220th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).