High Plains Elementary School vs Mountain Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Plains Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
| Measure | High Plains Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Mountain Ridge Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 993 | #105 of 262 |
| National rank | #28849 of 50,301 | #7773 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 248 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 44.6).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 56.5%).
- •High Plains Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.0).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 248.
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 Plains Elementary School better than Mountain Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks higher (49.4 vs 44.6 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 Plains Elementary School and Mountain Ridge Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Plains Elementary School: 248. Mountain Ridge Middle School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Plains Elementary School and Mountain Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
High Plains Elementary School is 488th of 993 and Mountain Ridge Middle School is 105th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).