Coal Ridge Middle School vs Firestone Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal Ridge Middle School
Firestone · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
Firestone Charter Academy
Firestone · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
600 students
| Measure | Coal Ridge Middle School Firestone, Colorado | Firestone Charter Academy Firestone, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 262 | #309 of 993 |
| National rank | #10132 of 15,369 | #19922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 727 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Firestone | Firestone |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Firestone Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 38.6).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 31.9%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.6).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 600.
- •Coal Ridge Middle School is a public school while Firestone Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Coal Ridge Middle School better than Firestone Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Firestone Charter Academy ranks higher (57.5 vs 38.6 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 Coal Ridge Middle School and Firestone Charter Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Firestone and Firestone in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal Ridge Middle School: 727. Firestone Charter Academy: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal Ridge Middle School and Firestone Charter Academy rank in Colorado?
Coal Ridge Middle School is 153rd of 262 and Firestone Charter Academy is 309th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).