Bear Creek Elementary School vs Lewis-Palmer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Elementary School
Monument · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
869 students
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Monument · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Elementary School Monument, Colorado | Lewis-Palmer Middle School Monument, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 993 | #69 of 262 |
| National rank | #12408 of 50,301 | #5588 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 869 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 869 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 56% |
| city | Monument | Monument |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 59.5).
- •Lewis-Palmer Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.2).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 869 students compared with 731.
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 Creek Elementary School better than Lewis-Palmer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek Elementary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 59.5 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 Creek Elementary School and Lewis-Palmer Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Monument and Monument in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Elementary School: 869. Lewis-Palmer Middle School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Elementary School and Lewis-Palmer Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bear Creek Elementary School is 150th of 993 and Lewis-Palmer Middle School is 69th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).