Deer Creek Middle School vs Ute Meadows Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 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
Ute Meadows Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Middle School Littleton, Colorado | Ute Meadows Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 262 | #72 of 993 |
| National rank | #3509 of 15,369 | #6847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 541 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ute Meadows Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 69.2).
- •Ute Meadows Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Ute Meadows Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Ute Meadows Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 19.6%).
- •Ute Meadows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.0).
- •Deer Creek Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 374.
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 Ute Meadows Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ute Meadows Elementary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 69.2 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 Ute Meadows Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Middle School: 541. Ute Meadows Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Middle School and Ute Meadows Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Deer Creek Middle School is 29th of 262 and Ute Meadows Elementary School is 72nd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).