Boulder Universal vs Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulder Universal
Boulder · Public other · Grades K–12
231 students
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
| Measure | Boulder Universal Boulder, Colorado | Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #73 of 262 |
| National rank | – | #5934 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 231 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 42% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boulder Universal does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 42%).
- •Boulder Universal does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 55%).
- •Boulder Universal does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.2).
- •Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is the larger school with 482 students compared with 231.
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 Boulder Universal better than Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
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 Boulder Universal and Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulder Universal: 231. Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulder Universal and Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics rank in Colorado?
Boulder Universal is unranked and Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is 73rd of 262 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).