Bright Beginnings vs Overland Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bright Beginnings
Brighton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
72 students
Overland Trail Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
| Measure | Bright Beginnings Brighton, Colorado | Overland Trail Middle School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #233 of 262 |
| National rank | – | #13849 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 72 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 11% |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bright Beginnings does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Overland Trail Middle School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 72.
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 Bright Beginnings better than Overland Trail Middle School?
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 Bright Beginnings and Overland Trail Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bright Beginnings: 72. Overland Trail Middle School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bright Beginnings and Overland Trail Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bright Beginnings is unranked and Overland Trail Middle School is 233rd of 262 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).