High Peaks Elementary School vs Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Peaks Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
| Measure | High Peaks Elementary School Boulder, Colorado | Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 993 | #73 of 262 |
| National rank | #1821 of 50,301 | #5934 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 257 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Peaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 57.9).
- •High Peaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •High Peaks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 55%).
- •High Peaks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 31.1%).
- •High Peaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.2).
- •Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is the larger school with 482 students compared with 257.
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 High Peaks Elementary School better than Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
On the Success Index (US), High Peaks Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 57.9 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 High Peaks Elementary School and Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Peaks Elementary School: 257. Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Peaks Elementary School and Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics rank in Colorado?
High Peaks Elementary School is 3rd of 993 and Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is 73rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).