Franklin Middle School vs James Madison STEAM Academy
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.
Franklin Middle School
Greeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
James Madison STEAM Academy
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
768 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School Greeley, Colorado | James Madison STEAM Academy Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 262 | #971 of 993 |
| National rank | #14810 of 15,369 | #48531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 367 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.0 vs 12.9).
- •James Madison STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •James Madison STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •James Madison STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 87.7%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.7).
- •James Madison STEAM Academy is the larger school with 768 students compared with 367.
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 Franklin Middle School better than James Madison STEAM Academy?
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 Franklin Middle School and James Madison STEAM Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School: 367. James Madison STEAM Academy: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School and James Madison STEAM Academy rank in Colorado?
Franklin Middle School is 254th of 262 and James Madison STEAM Academy is 971st of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).