Gypsum Creek Middle School vs Sunset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gypsum Creek Middle School
Gypsum · Public middle · Grades 6–8
317 students
Sunset Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
316 students
| Measure | Gypsum Creek Middle School Gypsum, Colorado | Sunset Middle School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 262 | #148 of 262 |
| National rank | #10781 of 15,369 | #10009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 317 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 26% |
| city | Gypsum | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 35.4).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Gypsum Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 58.5%).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.7).
- •Gypsum Creek Middle School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 316.
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 Gypsum Creek Middle School better than Sunset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Middle School ranks higher (39.2 vs 35.4 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 Gypsum Creek Middle School and Sunset Middle School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Gypsum and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gypsum Creek Middle School: 317. Sunset Middle School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gypsum Creek Middle School and Sunset Middle School rank in Colorado?
Gypsum Creek Middle School is 168th of 262 and Sunset Middle School is 148th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).