Dunstan Middle School vs Foothills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunstan Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students
Foothills Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Dunstan Middle School Lakewood, Colorado | Foothills Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 262 | #648 of 993 |
| National rank | #6674 of 15,369 | #35849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 798 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunstan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 34.1).
- •Dunstan Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Dunstan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Dunstan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 60.6%).
- •Foothills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.6).
- •Dunstan Middle School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 363.
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 Dunstan Middle School better than Foothills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunstan Middle School ranks higher (54.4 vs 34.1 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 Dunstan Middle School and Foothills Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunstan Middle School: 798. Foothills Elementary School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunstan Middle School and Foothills Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dunstan Middle School is 88th of 262 and Foothills Elementary School is 648th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).