Columbine Middle School vs Cottonwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine Middle School
Montrose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
Cottonwood Elementary School
Montrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Columbine Middle School Montrose, Colorado | Cottonwood Elementary School Montrose, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 262 | #368 of 993 |
| National rank | #9422 of 15,369 | #23016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 491 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| city | Montrose | Montrose |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 41.8).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Columbine Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 50.7%).
- •Columbine Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.1).
- •Columbine Middle School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 394.
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 Columbine Middle School better than Cottonwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 41.8 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 Columbine Middle School and Cottonwood Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Montrose and Montrose in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Middle School: 491. Cottonwood Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Middle School and Cottonwood Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Columbine Middle School is 138th of 262 and Cottonwood Elementary School is 368th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).