Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park vs Southern Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Southern Hills Middle School
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
502 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park Boulder, Colorado | Southern Hills Middle School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #231 of 993 | #5 of 262 |
| National rank | #16303 of 50,301 | #1238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 359 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 62.7).
- •Southern Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Southern Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Southern Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 30.1%).
- •Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.3).
- •Southern Hills Middle School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 359.
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 Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park better than Southern Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Hills Middle School ranks higher (81.6 vs 62.7 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 Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park and Southern Hills Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park: 359. Southern Hills Middle School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park and Southern Hills Middle School rank in Colorado?
Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park is 231st of 993 and Southern Hills Middle School is 5th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).