Coal Ridge Middle School vs Legacy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.4 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
Legacy Elementary School
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Coal Ridge Middle School Firestone, Colorado | Legacy Elementary School Frederick, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 262 | #469 of 993 |
| National rank | #10132 of 15,369 | #27838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 727 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Firestone | Frederick |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 38.6).
- •Legacy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Legacy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 37.7%).
- •Legacy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.6).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 430.
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 Legacy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Elementary School ranks higher (46.1 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 Legacy Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Firestone and Frederick in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal Ridge Middle School: 727. Legacy Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal Ridge Middle School and Legacy Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Coal Ridge Middle School is 153rd of 262 and Legacy Elementary School is 469th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).