Coal Ridge Middle School vs South Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 11 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
South Valley Middle School
Platteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
143 students
| Measure | Coal Ridge Middle School Firestone, Colorado | South Valley Middle School Platteville, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 262 | #191 of 262 |
| National rank | #10132 of 15,369 | #11857 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 727 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Firestone | Platteville |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 30.4).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 62.9%).
- •South Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 19.6).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 143.
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 South Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal Ridge Middle School ranks higher (38.6 vs 30.4 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 South Valley Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Firestone and Platteville in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal Ridge Middle School: 727. South Valley Middle School: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal Ridge Middle School and South Valley Middle School rank in Colorado?
Coal Ridge Middle School is 153rd of 262 and South Valley Middle School is 191st of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).