Erie Middle School vs Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erie Middle School
Erie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Erie Middle School Erie, Colorado | Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #66 of 262 | #4 of 262 |
| National rank | #5283 of 15,369 | #1145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 762 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 74% |
| city | Erie | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 60.9).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 46%).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 55%).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 15.5%).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.6).
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 Erie Middle School better than Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks higher (82.2 vs 60.9 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 Erie Middle School and Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Erie and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erie Middle School: 762. Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erie Middle School and Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Erie Middle School is 66th of 262 and Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 4th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).