Fruita Middle School vs Monument Ridge Elementary 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.
Fruita Middle School
Fruita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
Monument Ridge Elementary School
Fruita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | Fruita Middle School Fruita, Colorado | Monument Ridge Elementary School Fruita, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #179 of 262 | #116 of 993 |
| National rank | #11272 of 15,369 | #10073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 690 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Fruita | Fruita |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monument Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 33.1).
- •Monument Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 39.1%).
- •Monument Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.7).
- •Fruita Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 300.
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 Fruita Middle School better than Monument Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Monument Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 33.1 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 Fruita Middle School and Monument Ridge Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fruita and Fruita in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruita Middle School: 690. Monument Ridge Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruita Middle School and Monument Ridge Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Fruita Middle School is 179th of 262 and Monument Ridge Elementary School is 116th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).