Carbondale Middle School vs Crystal River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 285 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbondale Middle School
Carbondale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
362 students
Crystal River Elementary School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
445 students
| Measure | Carbondale Middle School Carbondale, Colorado | Crystal River Elementary School Carbondale, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 262 | #587 of 993 |
| National rank | #8246 of 15,369 | #33079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 362 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| city | Carbondale | Carbondale |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbondale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 38.3).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Crystal River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 48.6%).
- •Crystal River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Crystal River Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 362.
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 Carbondale Middle School better than Crystal River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carbondale Middle School ranks higher (47.2 vs 38.3 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 Carbondale Middle School and Crystal River Elementary School?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Carbondale and Carbondale in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Middle School: 362. Crystal River Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Middle School and Crystal River Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Carbondale Middle School is 112th of 262 and Crystal River Elementary School is 587th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).