Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School vs Everitt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Wheat Ridge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
288 students
Everitt Middle School
Wheat Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School Wheat Ridge, Colorado | Everitt Middle School Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #860 of 993 | #213 of 262 |
| National rank | #44581 of 50,301 | #12964 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 288 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Wheat Ridge | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Everitt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 20.4).
- •Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Everitt Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.0).
- •Everitt Middle School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 288.
- •Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is a charter school while Everitt Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School better than Everitt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Everitt Middle School ranks higher (24.4 vs 20.4 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 Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School and Everitt Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wheat Ridge and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School: 288. Everitt Middle School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School and Everitt Middle School rank in Colorado?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is 860th of 993 and Everitt Middle School is 213th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).