Everitt Middle School vs Mountain Phoenix Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everitt Middle School
Wheat Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Wheatridge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
533 students
| Measure | Everitt Middle School Wheat Ridge, Colorado | Mountain Phoenix Community School Wheatridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 262 | #478 of 993 |
| National rank | #12964 of 15,369 | #28402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 456 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 22% |
| city | Wheat Ridge | Wheatridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Phoenix Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 24.4).
- •Mountain Phoenix Community School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Mountain Phoenix Community School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •Mountain Phoenix Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 56.6%).
- •Mountain Phoenix Community School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.7).
- •Mountain Phoenix Community School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 456.
- •Everitt Middle School is a public school while Mountain Phoenix Community 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 Everitt Middle School better than Mountain Phoenix Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Phoenix Community School ranks higher (45.3 vs 24.4 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 Everitt Middle School and Mountain Phoenix Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wheat Ridge and Wheatridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everitt Middle School: 456. Mountain Phoenix Community School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everitt Middle School and Mountain Phoenix Community School rank in Colorado?
Everitt Middle School is 213th of 262 and Mountain Phoenix Community School is 478th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).