Copper Mesa Elementary School vs Mountain Ridge Middle School
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.
Copper Mesa Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
306 students
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
752 students
| Measure | Copper Mesa Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Mountain Ridge Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 993 | #40 of 262 |
| National rank | #16573 of 50,301 | #4002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 306 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 62.3).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Copper Mesa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 14.6%).
- •Copper Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 306.
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 Copper Mesa Elementary School better than Mountain Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks higher (67.0 vs 62.3 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 Copper Mesa Elementary School and Mountain Ridge Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Mesa Elementary School: 306. Mountain Ridge Middle School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Mesa Elementary School and Mountain Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Copper Mesa Elementary School is 236th of 993 and Mountain Ridge Middle School is 40th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).