Bear Creek K-8 School vs Carmody Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek K-8 School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
863 students
Carmody Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
| Measure | Bear Creek K-8 School Lakewood, Colorado | Carmody Middle School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 993 | #156 of 262 |
| National rank | #31982 of 50,301 | #10302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 863 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 863 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 31% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 37.8).
- •Carmody Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Bear Creek K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Bear Creek K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 51.8%).
- •Carmody Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.6).
- •Bear Creek K-8 School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 550.
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 K-8 School better than Carmody Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek K-8 School ranks higher (39.9 vs 37.8 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 K-8 School and Carmody Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek K-8 School: 863. Carmody Middle School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek K-8 School and Carmody Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bear Creek K-8 School is 556th of 993 and Carmody Middle School is 156th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).