Cache La Poudre Middle School vs Putnam Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cache La Poudre Middle School
Laporte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
280 students
Putnam Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
| Measure | Cache La Poudre Middle School Laporte, Colorado | Putnam Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 262 | #704 of 993 |
| National rank | #4050 of 15,369 | #38231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 280 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | Laporte | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 30.5).
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 77.1%).
- •Putnam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.0).
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 258.
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 Cache La Poudre Middle School better than Putnam Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cache La Poudre Middle School ranks higher (66.7 vs 30.5 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 Cache La Poudre Middle School and Putnam Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Laporte and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cache La Poudre Middle School: 280. Putnam Elementary School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cache La Poudre Middle School and Putnam Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cache La Poudre Middle School is 42nd of 262 and Putnam Elementary School is 704th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).