Burlington Elementary School vs Sunset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
Sunset Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
316 students
| Measure | Burlington Elementary School Longmont, Colorado | Sunset Middle School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 993 | #148 of 262 |
| National rank | #31120 of 50,301 | #10009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 320 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burlington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 39.2).
- •Burlington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Burlington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 61.3%).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.0).
- •Burlington Elementary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 316.
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 Burlington Elementary School better than Sunset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Burlington Elementary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 39.2 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 Burlington Elementary School and Sunset Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington Elementary School: 320. Sunset Middle School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Elementary School and Sunset Middle School rank in Colorado?
Burlington Elementary School is 535th of 993 and Sunset Middle School is 148th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).