Custer Middle School vs Kiowa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 160 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Custer Middle School
Westcliffe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
69 students
Kiowa Middle School
Kiowa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
66 students
| Measure | Custer Middle School Westcliffe, Colorado | Kiowa Middle School Kiowa, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 262 | #175 of 262 |
| National rank | #9117 of 15,369 | #11153 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 69 | 66 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 66 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Westcliffe | Kiowa |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Custer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 33.7).
- •Custer Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Custer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Kiowa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 53.6%).
- •Kiowa Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.5).
- •Custer Middle School is the larger school with 69 students compared with 66.
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 Custer Middle School better than Kiowa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Custer Middle School ranks higher (43.2 vs 33.7 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 Custer Middle School and Kiowa Middle School?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Westcliffe and Kiowa in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Middle School: 69. Kiowa Middle School: 66. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Middle School and Kiowa Middle School rank in Colorado?
Custer Middle School is 131st of 262 and Kiowa Middle School is 175th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).