Global Village Academy - Douglas County vs Sierra Middle School
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.
Global Village Academy - Douglas County
Parker · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
450 students
Sierra Middle School
Parker · Public middle · Grades 7–8
805 students
| Measure | Global Village Academy - Douglas County Parker, Colorado | Sierra Middle School Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 993 | #118 of 262 |
| National rank | #24894 of 50,301 | #8413 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 450 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Village Academy - Douglas County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 46.5).
- •Sierra Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Global Village Academy - Douglas County does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Global Village Academy - Douglas County does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 26.8%).
- •Sierra Middle School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 450.
- •Global Village Academy - Douglas County is a charter school while Sierra Middle School is a public 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 Global Village Academy - Douglas County better than Sierra Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Global Village Academy - Douglas County ranks higher (50.4 vs 46.5 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 Global Village Academy - Douglas County and Sierra Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County: 450. Sierra Middle School: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Village Academy - Douglas County and Sierra Middle School rank in Colorado?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County is 404th of 993 and Sierra Middle School is 118th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).