Buffalo Ridge Elementary School vs Rocky Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Rocky Heights Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,129 students
| Measure | Buffalo Ridge Elementary School Castle Rock, Colorado | Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 993 | #27 of 262 |
| National rank | #6922 of 50,301 | #3171 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 524 | 1,129 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 1,129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 55% |
| city | Castle Rock | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 70.8).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Rocky Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 13.2%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.8).
- •Rocky Heights Middle School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 524.
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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary School better than Rocky Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 70.8 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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and Rocky Heights Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Castle Rock and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School: 524. Rocky Heights Middle School: 1,129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and Rocky Heights Middle School rank in Colorado?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is 73rd of 993 and Rocky Heights Middle School is 27th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).