Brush Middle School vs Salida Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 280 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
Salida Middle School
Salida · Public middle · Grades 5–8
327 students
| Measure | Brush Middle School Brush, Colorado | Salida Middle School Salida, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 262 | #46 of 262 |
| National rank | #13337 of 15,369 | #4364 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 328 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Brush | Salida |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salida Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 22.4).
- •Salida Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Salida Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •Salida Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 65.5%).
- •Salida Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.6).
- •Brush Middle School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 327.
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 Salida Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Salida Middle School ranks higher (65.1 vs 22.4 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 Salida Middle School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Brush and Salida in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brush Middle School: 328. Salida Middle School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brush Middle School and Salida Middle School rank in Colorado?
Brush Middle School is 219th of 262 and Salida Middle School is 46th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).