High Peaks Elementary School vs Summit Middle Charter 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.
High Peaks Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Summit Middle Charter School
Boulder · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | High Peaks Elementary School Boulder, Colorado | Summit Middle Charter School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 993 | #1 of 262 |
| National rank | #1821 of 50,301 | #569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 257 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.5 vs 86.8).
- •Summit Middle Charter School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •High Peaks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 13.4%).
- •High Peaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.4).
- •Summit Middle Charter School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 257.
- •High Peaks Elementary School is a public school while Summit Middle Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Summit Middle Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are High Peaks Elementary School and Summit Middle Charter School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Peaks Elementary School: 257. Summit Middle Charter School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Peaks Elementary School and Summit Middle Charter School rank in Colorado?
High Peaks Elementary School is 3rd of 993 and Summit Middle Charter School is 1st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).