Bear Valley International School vs Gunnison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 204 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Valley International School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
Gunnison Middle School
Gunnison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
314 students
| Measure | Bear Valley International School Denver, Colorado | Gunnison Middle School Gunnison, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 262 | #115 of 262 |
| National rank | #10721 of 15,369 | #8328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| city | Denver | Gunnison |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gunnison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 35.6).
- •Gunnison Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Gunnison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Gunnison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 77.6%).
- •Bear Valley International School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
- •Gunnison Middle School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 313.
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 Valley International School better than Gunnison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gunnison Middle School ranks higher (46.8 vs 35.6 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 Valley International School and Gunnison Middle School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Denver and Gunnison in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Valley International School: 313. Gunnison Middle School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Valley International School and Gunnison Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bear Valley International School is 166th of 262 and Gunnison Middle School is 115th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).