Centennial Middle School vs Foothill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 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
Foothill Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School Boulder, Colorado | Foothill Elementary School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 262 | #82 of 993 |
| National rank | #6079 of 15,369 | #7253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 598 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 57.2).
- •Foothill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Foothill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Foothill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 33.1%).
- •Foothill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.9).
- •Centennial Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 419.
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 Foothill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 57.2 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 Foothill Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Middle School: 598. Foothill Elementary School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and Foothill Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Centennial Middle School is 77th of 262 and Foothill Elementary School is 82nd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).