Fall River Elementary School vs Mead Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fall River Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Mead Middle School
Mead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
| Measure | Fall River Elementary School Longmont, Colorado | Mead Middle School Mead, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 993 | #39 of 262 |
| National rank | #19513 of 50,301 | #4001 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 520 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Longmont | Mead |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 58.1).
- •Mead Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 30.2%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.6).
- •Mead Middle School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 520.
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 Fall River Elementary School better than Mead Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead Middle School ranks higher (67.0 vs 58.1 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 Fall River Elementary School and Mead Middle School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Mead in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fall River Elementary School: 520. Mead Middle School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fall River Elementary School and Mead Middle School rank in Colorado?
Fall River Elementary School is 299th of 993 and Mead Middle School is 39th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).