Boltz Middle School vs Shepardson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boltz Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students
Shepardson Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Boltz Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado | Shepardson Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 262 | #182 of 993 |
| National rank | #8558 of 15,369 | #13672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 551 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepardson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 45.7).
- •Shepardson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Shepardson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Shepardson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 49.2%).
- •Boltz Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •Boltz Middle School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 414.
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 Boltz Middle School better than Shepardson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shepardson Elementary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 45.7 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 Boltz Middle School and Shepardson Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boltz Middle School: 551. Shepardson Elementary School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boltz Middle School and Shepardson Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Boltz Middle School is 120th of 262 and Shepardson Elementary School is 182nd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).