Franklin School of Innovation vs Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin School of Innovation
Pueblo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Pueblo · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
141 students
| Measure | Franklin School of Innovation Pueblo, Colorado | Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 993 | #106 of 262 |
| National rank | #37607 of 50,301 | #7890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 346 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Pueblo | Pueblo |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 31.4).
- •Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 85.5%).
- •Franklin School of Innovation does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 28.2).
- •Franklin School of Innovation is the larger school with 346 students compared with 141.
- •Franklin School of Innovation is a public school while Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School of Innovation better than Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School ranks higher (48.9 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 Franklin School of Innovation and Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pueblo and Pueblo in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin School of Innovation: 346. Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin School of Innovation and Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School rank in Colorado?
Franklin School of Innovation is 689th of 993 and Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School is 106th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).