Bell Middle School vs Golden View Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Middle School
Golden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden · Charter other · Grades K–12
737 students
| Measure | Bell Middle School Golden, Colorado | Golden View Classical Academy Golden, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #67 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #5513 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 774 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | Golden | Golden |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden View Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Golden View Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Golden View Classical Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.4).
- •Bell Middle School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 737.
- •Bell Middle School is a public school while Golden View Classical Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bell Middle School better than Golden View Classical Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bell Middle School and Golden View Classical Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Golden and Golden in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Middle School: 774. Golden View Classical Academy: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Middle School and Golden View Classical Academy rank in Colorado?
Bell Middle School is 67th of 262 and Golden View Classical Academy is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).