Fruita Middle School vs Shelledy 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
Shelledy Elementary School
Fruita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Fruita Middle School Fruita, Colorado | Shelledy Elementary School Fruita, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 262 | #664 of 993 |
| National rank | #11272 of 15,369 | #36284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 690 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Fruita | Fruita |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.1 vs 33.5).
- •Fruita Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Shelledy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Shelledy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 39.1%).
- •Shelledy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.7).
- •Fruita Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 371.
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 Shelledy Elementary School?
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 Fruita Middle School and Shelledy 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. Shelledy Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruita Middle School and Shelledy Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Fruita Middle School is 179th of 262 and Shelledy Elementary School is 664th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).