Ford Elementary vs Newton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Elementary
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Newton Middle School
Centennial · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Centennial, Colorado | Newton Middle School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #155 of 993 | #21 of 262 |
| National rank | #12495 of 50,301 | #2839 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Centennial | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 68.3).
- •Newton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 13%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.5).
- •Newton Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 653.
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 Ford Elementary better than Newton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 68.3 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 Ford Elementary and Newton Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Centennial and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 653. Newton Middle School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Newton Middle School rank in Colorado?
Ford Elementary is 155th of 993 and Newton Middle School is 21st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).