Delta Middle School vs Garnet Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 790 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delta Middle School
Delta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
Delta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
| Measure | Delta Middle School Delta, Colorado | Garnet Mesa Elementary School Delta, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 262 | #637 of 993 |
| National rank | #10851 of 15,369 | #35259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 498 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Delta | Delta |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.0 vs 35.0).
- •Delta Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Garnet Mesa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Delta Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 63.3%).
- •Garnet Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.4).
- •Delta Middle School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 488.
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 Delta Middle School better than Garnet Mesa Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Delta Middle School and Garnet Mesa Elementary School?
About 790 m in a straight line, between Delta and Delta in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delta Middle School: 498. Garnet Mesa Elementary School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delta Middle School and Garnet Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Delta Middle School is 169th of 262 and Garnet Mesa Elementary School is 637th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).