Heath Middle School vs James Madison STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath Middle School
Greeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
James Madison STEAM Academy
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
768 students
| Measure | Heath Middle School Greeley, Colorado | James Madison STEAM Academy Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 262 | #971 of 993 |
| National rank | #14268 of 15,369 | #48531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 499 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heath Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 12.9).
- •James Madison STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Heath Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Heath Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 85%).
- •Heath Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.7).
- •James Madison STEAM Academy is the larger school with 768 students compared with 499.
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 Heath Middle School better than James Madison STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Heath Middle School ranks higher (17.0 vs 12.9 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 Heath Middle School and James Madison STEAM Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heath Middle School: 499. James Madison STEAM Academy: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heath Middle School and James Madison STEAM Academy rank in Colorado?
Heath Middle School is 242nd of 262 and James Madison STEAM Academy is 971st of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).