Centennial Elementary vs Coal Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Firestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
Coal Ridge Middle School
Firestone · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Firestone, Colorado | Coal Ridge Middle School Firestone, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 993 | #153 of 262 |
| National rank | #26649 of 50,301 | #10132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 525 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| city | Firestone | Firestone |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 38.6).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 33.9%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.6).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 525.
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 Centennial Elementary better than Coal Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 38.6 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 Centennial Elementary and Coal Ridge Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Firestone and Firestone in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 525. Coal Ridge Middle School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and Coal Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Centennial Elementary is 445th of 993 and Coal Ridge Middle School is 153rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).