Custer Middle School vs Sargent Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 77 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
Sargent Middle School
Monte Vista · Public middle · Grades 6–8
70 students
| Measure | Custer Middle School Westcliffe, Colorado | Sargent Middle School Monte Vista, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 262 | #154 of 262 |
| National rank | #9117 of 15,369 | #10199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 69 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Westcliffe | Monte Vista |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Custer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 38.4).
- •Custer Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Custer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Sargent Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 53.6%).
- •Custer Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.0).
- •Sargent Middle School is the larger school with 70 students compared with 69.
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 Sargent Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Custer Middle School ranks higher (43.2 vs 38.4 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 Custer Middle School and Sargent Middle School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Westcliffe and Monte Vista in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Middle School: 69. Sargent Middle School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Middle School and Sargent Middle School rank in Colorado?
Custer Middle School is 131st of 262 and Sargent Middle School is 154th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).