Clifton Elementary School vs Mount Garfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Elementary School
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Mount Garfield Middle School
Clifton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Clifton Elementary School Clifton, Colorado | Mount Garfield Middle School Clifton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #907 of 993 | #241 of 262 |
| National rank | #46264 of 50,301 | #14257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 346 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Clifton | Clifton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.6 vs 17.1).
- •Mount Garfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Mount Garfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Mount Garfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 75.4%).
- •Clifton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.7).
- •Mount Garfield Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 346.
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 Clifton Elementary School better than Mount Garfield Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clifton Elementary School and Mount Garfield Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Clifton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Elementary School: 346. Mount Garfield Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Elementary School and Mount Garfield Middle School rank in Colorado?
Clifton Elementary School is 907th of 993 and Mount Garfield Middle School is 241st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).