Falcon Creek Middle School vs Timberline Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falcon Creek Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
Timberline Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
| Measure | Falcon Creek Middle School Aurora, Colorado | Timberline Elementary School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 262 | #302 of 993 |
| National rank | #5855 of 15,369 | #19619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 701 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| city | Aurora | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.2 vs 58.0).
- •Timberline Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Timberline Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Timberline Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 36.1%).
- •Falcon Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Falcon Creek Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 478.
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 Falcon Creek Middle School better than Timberline Elementary School?
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 Falcon Creek Middle School and Timberline Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falcon Creek Middle School: 701. Timberline Elementary School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falcon Creek Middle School and Timberline Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Falcon Creek Middle School is 71st of 262 and Timberline Elementary School is 302nd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).