Deer Creek Middle School vs Summit Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
Summit Ridge Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Middle School Littleton, Colorado | Summit Ridge Middle School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 262 | #76 of 262 |
| National rank | #3509 of 15,369 | #6072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 541 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 57.3).
- •Deer Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Deer Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Deer Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 24.3%).
- •Summit Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.0).
- •Summit Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 541.
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 Middle School better than Summit Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Creek Middle School ranks higher (69.2 vs 57.3 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 Deer Creek Middle School and Summit Ridge Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Middle School: 541. Summit Ridge Middle School: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Middle School and Summit Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Deer Creek Middle School is 29th of 262 and Summit Ridge Middle School is 76th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).