Chinook Trail Middle School vs Prairie Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chinook Trail Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,075 students
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Chinook Trail Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Prairie Hills Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 262 | #316 of 993 |
| National rank | #4104 of 15,369 | #20607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,075 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chinook Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 56.5).
- •Chinook Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 40.8%).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.5).
- •Chinook Trail Middle School is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 348.
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 Chinook Trail Middle School better than Prairie Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chinook Trail Middle School ranks higher (66.4 vs 56.5 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 Chinook Trail Middle School and Prairie Hills Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Trail Middle School: 1,075. Prairie Hills Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Trail Middle School and Prairie Hills Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Chinook Trail Middle School is 43rd of 262 and Prairie Hills Elementary School is 316th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).