Douglass Valley Elementary School vs The Classical Academy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglass Valley Elementary School
Usaf Academy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students
The Classical Academy Middle School
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
445 students
| Measure | Douglass Valley Elementary School Usaf Academy, Colorado | The Classical Academy Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #206 of 993 | #25 of 262 |
| National rank | #14781 of 50,301 | #3031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 306 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Usaf Academy | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Classical Academy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 65.0).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 22.9%).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 306.
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School is a public school while The Classical Academy Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Valley Elementary School better than The Classical Academy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), The Classical Academy Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.0 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 Valley Elementary School and The Classical Academy Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Usaf Academy and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass Valley Elementary School: 306. The Classical Academy Middle School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass Valley Elementary School and The Classical Academy Middle School rank in Colorado?
Douglass Valley Elementary School is 206th of 993 and The Classical Academy Middle School is 25th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).