Centennial Middle School vs Northside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Middle School
Montrose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
Northside Elementary School
Montrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School Montrose, Colorado | Northside Elementary School Montrose, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 262 | #877 of 993 |
| National rank | #8780 of 15,369 | #45170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 17% |
| city | Montrose | Montrose |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 19.5).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 76.5%).
- •Northside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.0).
- •Centennial Middle School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 327.
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 Northside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Middle School ranks higher (44.7 vs 19.5 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 Northside Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Montrose and Montrose in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Middle School: 540. Northside Elementary School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and Northside Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Centennial Middle School is 127th of 262 and Northside Elementary School is 877th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).