Carbondale Middle School vs Ross Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 572 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
Ross Montessori School
Carbondale · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
183 students
| Measure | Carbondale Middle School Carbondale, Colorado | Ross Montessori School Carbondale, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 262 | #597 of 993 |
| National rank | #8246 of 15,369 | #33932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 362 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| 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 37.1).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Ross Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 48.6%).
- •Carbondale Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.3).
- •Carbondale Middle School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 183.
- •Carbondale Middle School is a public school while Ross Montessori School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ross Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Carbondale Middle School ranks higher (47.2 vs 37.1 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 Ross Montessori School?
About 572 m in a straight line, between Carbondale and Carbondale in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Middle School: 362. Ross Montessori School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Middle School and Ross Montessori School rank in Colorado?
Carbondale Middle School is 112th of 262 and Ross Montessori School is 597th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).