Falcon Middle School vs Meridian Ranch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falcon Middle School
Peyton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
Falcon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | Falcon Middle School Peyton, Colorado | Meridian Ranch Elementary School Falcon, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 262 | #269 of 993 |
| National rank | #7496 of 15,369 | #18059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 866 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 51% |
| city | Peyton | Falcon |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 50.7).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 31.8%).
- •Falcon Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.2).
- •Falcon Middle School is the larger school with 866 students compared with 670.
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 Middle School better than Meridian Ranch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Ranch Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 50.7 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 Falcon Middle School and Meridian Ranch Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Peyton and Falcon in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falcon Middle School: 866. Meridian Ranch Elementary School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falcon Middle School and Meridian Ranch Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Falcon Middle School is 99th of 262 and Meridian Ranch Elementary School is 269th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).