Bear Canyon Elementary School vs Mountain Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Canyon Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
368 students
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
752 students
| Measure | Bear Canyon Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Mountain Ridge Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 993 | #40 of 262 |
| National rank | #9911 of 50,301 | #4002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 368 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Canyon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 67.0).
- •Bear Canyon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Bear Canyon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Bear Canyon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 14.6%).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 368.
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 Bear Canyon Elementary School better than Mountain Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Canyon Elementary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 67.0 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 Bear Canyon Elementary School and Mountain Ridge Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Canyon Elementary School: 368. Mountain Ridge Middle School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Canyon Elementary School and Mountain Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bear Canyon Elementary School is 113th of 993 and Mountain Ridge Middle School is 40th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).