Blue Mountain Elementary vs Sunset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountain Elementary
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
Sunset Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
316 students
| Measure | Blue Mountain Elementary Longmont, Colorado | Sunset Middle School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 993 | #148 of 262 |
| National rank | #6796 of 50,301 | #10009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 542 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 26% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 39.2).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 26%).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 41%).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 58.5%).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.5).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 316.
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 Blue Mountain Elementary better than Sunset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Mountain Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 39.2 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 Blue Mountain Elementary and Sunset Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Mountain Elementary: 542. Sunset Middle School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Mountain Elementary and Sunset Middle School rank in Colorado?
Blue Mountain Elementary is 71st of 993 and Sunset Middle School is 148th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).