Bell Middle School vs Kyffin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.5 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
Kyffin Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
| Measure | Bell Middle School Golden, Colorado | Kyffin Elementary School Golden, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 262 | #95 of 993 |
| National rank | #5513 of 15,369 | #8333 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 774 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| city | Golden | Golden |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kyffin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 59.8).
- •Kyffin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Kyffin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •Kyffin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 26.6%).
- •Kyffin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.4).
- •Bell Middle School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 503.
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 Kyffin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kyffin Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 59.8 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 Bell Middle School and Kyffin Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Golden and Golden in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Middle School: 774. Kyffin Elementary School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Middle School and Kyffin Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bell Middle School is 67th of 262 and Kyffin Elementary School is 95th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).