Fountain Middle School vs Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Middle School
Fountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,051 students
Mesa Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students
| Measure | Fountain Middle School Fountain, Colorado | Mesa Elementary School Fountain, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 262 | #630 of 993 |
| National rank | #11641 of 15,369 | #34977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,051 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Fountain | Fountain |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 31.4).
- •Mesa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Mesa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Mesa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 54.2%).
- •Fountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •Fountain Middle School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 668.
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 Fountain Middle School better than Mesa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Elementary School ranks higher (35.5 vs 31.4 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 Fountain Middle School and Mesa Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fountain and Fountain in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Middle School: 1,051. Mesa Elementary School: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Middle School and Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Fountain Middle School is 186th of 262 and Mesa Elementary School is 630th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).