Deer Creek Elementary School vs Fitzsimmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek Elementary School
Bailey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Fitzsimmons Middle School
Bailey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
138 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary School Bailey, Colorado | Fitzsimmons Middle School Bailey, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #529 of 993 | #26 of 262 |
| National rank | #30684 of 50,301 | #3065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 367 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Bailey | Bailey |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fitzsimmons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 41.9).
- •Fitzsimmons Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Fitzsimmons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Fitzsimmons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 40.1%).
- •Fitzsimmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.0).
- •Deer Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 138.
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 Deer Creek Elementary School better than Fitzsimmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fitzsimmons Middle School ranks higher (71.3 vs 41.9 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 Deer Creek Elementary School and Fitzsimmons Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Bailey and Bailey in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary School: 367. Fitzsimmons Middle School: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary School and Fitzsimmons Middle School rank in Colorado?
Deer Creek Elementary School is 529th of 993 and Fitzsimmons Middle School is 26th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).