Brush Middle School vs Shaw Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 127 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
Shaw Heights Middle School
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
| Measure | Brush Middle School Brush, Colorado | Shaw Heights Middle School Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 262 | #253 of 262 |
| National rank | #13337 of 15,369 | #14751 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 328 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| city | Brush | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brush Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 13.6).
- •Brush Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Brush Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Brush Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 86.6%).
- •Brush Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.8).
- •Brush Middle School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 321.
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 Shaw Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brush Middle School ranks higher (22.4 vs 13.6 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 Shaw Heights Middle School?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Brush and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brush Middle School: 328. Shaw Heights Middle School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brush Middle School and Shaw Heights Middle School rank in Colorado?
Brush Middle School is 219th of 262 and Shaw Heights Middle School is 253rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).