Erie Middle School vs Soaring Heights PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erie Middle School
Erie Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
762 students
Soaring Heights PK-8
Erie Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ8
1,211 students
| Measure | Erie Middle School Erie, Colorado | Soaring Heights PK-8 Erie, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 262 | #264 of 993 |
| National rank | #5283 of 15,369 | #17891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6β8 | Grades PKβ8 |
| Students | 762 | 1,211 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 1,211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.9 vs 60.5).
- β’Soaring Heights PK-8 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- β’Erie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- β’Soaring Heights PK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 15.5%).
- β’Soaring Heights PK-8 does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.6).
- β’Soaring Heights PK-8 is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 762.
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 Soaring Heights PK-8?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Erie Middle School and Soaring Heights PK-8?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erie Middle School: 762. Soaring Heights PK-8: 1,211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erie Middle School and Soaring Heights PK-8 rank in Colorado?
Erie Middle School is 66th of 262 and Soaring Heights PK-8 is 264th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).