Columbine Middle School vs Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 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
Early Childhood Center
Montrose · Public other · Grades PK–PK
162 students
| Measure | Columbine Middle School Montrose, Colorado | Early Childhood Center Montrose, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #138 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #9422 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 491 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 40.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Montrose | Montrose |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 77.8%).
- •Columbine Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 40.5).
- •Columbine Middle School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 162.
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 Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbine Middle School and Early Childhood Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Montrose and Montrose in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Middle School: 491. Early Childhood Center: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Middle School and Early Childhood Center rank in Colorado?
Columbine Middle School is 138th of 262 and Early Childhood Center is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).