Coal Ridge Middle School vs Prairie Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 516 m 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
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Firestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Coal Ridge Middle School Firestone, Colorado | Prairie Ridge Elementary School Firestone, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 262 | #425 of 993 |
| National rank | #10132 of 15,369 | #25583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 727 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Firestone | Firestone |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 38.6).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 39.5%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.6).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 387.
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 Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (49.4 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 Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Firestone and Firestone in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal Ridge Middle School: 727. Prairie Ridge Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal Ridge Middle School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Coal Ridge Middle School is 153rd of 262 and Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 425th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).