Bell Middle School vs Manning Options School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 5.1 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
Manning Options School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
| Measure | Bell Middle School Golden, Colorado | Manning Options School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 262 | #9 of 262 |
| National rank | #5513 of 15,369 | #1854 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 774 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 63% |
| city | Golden | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manning Options School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 59.8).
- •Manning Options School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Manning Options School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 59%).
- •Manning Options School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 26.6%).
- •Bell Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.4).
- •Bell Middle School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 685.
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 Manning Options School?
On the Success Index (US), Manning Options School ranks higher (77.8 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 Manning Options School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Golden and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Middle School: 774. Manning Options School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Middle School and Manning Options School rank in Colorado?
Bell Middle School is 67th of 262 and Manning Options School is 9th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).