Desert Sage Elementary School vs Sky View Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Pueblo West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Sky View Middle School
Pueblo West · Public middle · Grades 6–8
565 students
| Measure | Desert Sage Elementary School Pueblo West, Colorado | Sky View Middle School Pueblo West, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 993 | #161 of 262 |
| National rank | #37027 of 50,301 | #10491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 368 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 23% |
| city | Pueblo West | Pueblo West |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sky View Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 32.3).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Sky View Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Sky View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 60.1%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.2).
- •Sky View Middle School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 368.
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 Desert Sage Elementary School better than Sky View Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sky View Middle School ranks higher (36.8 vs 32.3 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 Desert Sage Elementary School and Sky View Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pueblo West and Pueblo West in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sage Elementary School: 368. Sky View Middle School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sage Elementary School and Sky View Middle School rank in Colorado?
Desert Sage Elementary School is 678th of 993 and Sky View Middle School is 161st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).