Carson Middle School vs Mountainside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Middle School
Fort Carson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
Mountainside Elementary School
Fort Carson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Carson Middle School Fort Carson, Colorado | Mountainside Elementary School Fort Carson, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 262 | #430 of 993 |
| National rank | #9138 of 15,369 | #25761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 657 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| city | Fort Carson | Fort Carson |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountainside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 43.1).
- •Mountainside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Mountainside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Carson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 44.2%).
- •Mountainside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Carson Middle School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 346.
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 Carson Middle School better than Mountainside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountainside Elementary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 43.1 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 Carson Middle School and Mountainside Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Carson and Fort Carson in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Middle School: 657. Mountainside Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Middle School and Mountainside Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Carson Middle School is 133rd of 262 and Mountainside Elementary School is 430th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).