Heatherwood Elementary School vs Nevin Platt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherwood Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
Nevin Platt Middle School
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Heatherwood Elementary School Boulder, Colorado | Nevin Platt Middle School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 993 | #45 of 262 |
| National rank | #13963 of 50,301 | #4339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 252 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heatherwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 65.2).
- •Nevin Platt Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Heatherwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Nevin Platt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 18.7%).
- •Heatherwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.3).
- •Nevin Platt Middle School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 252.
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 Heatherwood Elementary School better than Nevin Platt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heatherwood Elementary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 65.2 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 Heatherwood Elementary School and Nevin Platt Middle School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heatherwood Elementary School: 252. Nevin Platt Middle School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heatherwood Elementary School and Nevin Platt Middle School rank in Colorado?
Heatherwood Elementary School is 186th of 993 and Nevin Platt Middle School is 45th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).