Douglass Elementary School vs Nevin Platt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglass Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Nevin Platt Middle School
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Douglass Elementary School Boulder, Colorado | Nevin Platt Middle School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 993 | #45 of 262 |
| National rank | #13420 of 50,301 | #4339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglass Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 65.2).
- •Douglass Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Douglass Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 14.7%).
- •Douglass Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.3).
- •Nevin Platt Middle School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 313.
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 Douglass Elementary School better than Nevin Platt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglass Elementary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 65.2 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 Douglass Elementary School and Nevin Platt Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass Elementary School: 313. Nevin Platt Middle School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass Elementary School and Nevin Platt Middle School rank in Colorado?
Douglass Elementary School is 176th of 993 and Nevin Platt Middle School is 45th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).