Brush Middle School vs Risley International Academy of Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brush Middle School
Brush · Public middle · Grades 6–8
328 students
Risley International Academy of Innovation
Pueblo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | Brush Middle School Brush, Colorado | Risley International Academy of Innovation Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 262 | #249 of 262 |
| National rank | #13337 of 15,369 | #14515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 328 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| city | Brush | Pueblo |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brush Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 15.4).
- •Brush Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Brush Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Brush Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 91.6%).
- •Risley International Academy of Innovation does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Risley International Academy of Innovation is the larger school with 335 students compared with 328.
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 Brush Middle School better than Risley International Academy of Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Brush Middle School ranks higher (22.4 vs 15.4 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 Brush Middle School and Risley International Academy of Innovation?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Brush and Pueblo in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brush Middle School: 328. Risley International Academy of Innovation: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brush Middle School and Risley International Academy of Innovation rank in Colorado?
Brush Middle School is 219th of 262 and Risley International Academy of Innovation is 249th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).