Centennial Middle School vs Columbine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Middle School
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
Columbine Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School Boulder, Colorado | Columbine Elementary School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 262 | #790 of 993 |
| National rank | #6079 of 15,369 | #42222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 598 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 23% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 24.1).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 23%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 73.2%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.9).
- •Centennial Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 369.
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 Middle School better than Columbine Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Middle School ranks higher (57.2 vs 24.1 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 Centennial Middle School and Columbine Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Middle School: 598. Columbine Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and Columbine Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Centennial Middle School is 77th of 262 and Columbine Elementary School is 790th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).