Graham Mesa Elementary School vs Rifle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
Rifle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Rifle Middle School
Rifle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students
| Measure | Graham Mesa Elementary School Rifle, Colorado | Rifle Middle School Rifle, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #738 of 993 | #222 of 262 |
| National rank | #39585 of 50,301 | #13450 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 13% |
| city | Rifle | Rifle |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Graham Mesa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 21.9).
- •Graham Mesa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 13%).
- •Graham Mesa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 19%).
- •Graham Mesa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 56.9%).
- •Rifle Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.2).
- •Rifle Middle School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 424.
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 Graham Mesa Elementary School better than Rifle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Graham Mesa Elementary School ranks higher (28.4 vs 21.9 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 Graham Mesa Elementary School and Rifle Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rifle and Rifle in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graham Mesa Elementary School: 424. Rifle Middle School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graham Mesa Elementary School and Rifle Middle School rank in Colorado?
Graham Mesa Elementary School is 738th of 993 and Rifle Middle School is 222nd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).