Coal Ridge Middle School vs Mead Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 10 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
Mead Middle School
Mead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
| Measure | Coal Ridge Middle School Firestone, Colorado | Mead Middle School Mead, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 262 | #39 of 262 |
| National rank | #10132 of 15,369 | #4001 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 727 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Firestone | Mead |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 38.6).
- •Mead Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 35%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 31.9%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.6).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 571.
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 Mead Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead Middle School ranks higher (67.0 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 Mead Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Firestone and Mead in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal Ridge Middle School: 727. Mead Middle School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal Ridge Middle School and Mead Middle School rank in Colorado?
Coal Ridge Middle School is 153rd of 262 and Mead Middle School is 39th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).