Challenger Middle School vs Mountain Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Mountain Ridge Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 262 | #105 of 262 |
| National rank | #2680 of 15,369 | #7773 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 33% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 49.4).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 35.2%).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.4).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 690.
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 Challenger Middle School better than Mountain Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 49.4 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 Challenger Middle School and Mountain Ridge Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 696. Mountain Ridge Middle School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Mountain Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Challenger Middle School is 17th of 262 and Mountain Ridge Middle School is 105th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).