Columbine Middle School vs Peak Virtual Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 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
Peak Virtual Academy
Montrose · Public other · Grades K–12
262 students
| Measure | Columbine Middle School Montrose, Colorado | Peak Virtual Academy 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 K–12 |
| Students | 491 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Montrose | Montrose |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peak Virtual Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Peak Virtual Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Peak Virtual Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 50.7%).
- •Columbine Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.2).
- •Columbine Middle School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 262.
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 Peak Virtual Academy?
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 Peak Virtual Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Montrose and Montrose in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Middle School: 491. Peak Virtual Academy: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Middle School and Peak Virtual Academy rank in Colorado?
Columbine Middle School is 138th of 262 and Peak Virtual Academy is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).