Holmes Middle School vs Manitou Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
Manitou Springs Middle School
Manitou Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
| Measure | Holmes Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Manitou Springs Middle School Manitou Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 262 | #114 of 262 |
| National rank | #8808 of 15,369 | #8308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 600 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 23% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Manitou Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manitou Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 44.6).
- •Holmes Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Holmes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Manitou Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 45.5%).
- •Manitou Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 20.0).
- •Holmes Middle School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 275.
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 Holmes Middle School better than Manitou Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manitou Springs Middle School ranks higher (46.9 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 Holmes Middle School and Manitou Springs Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Middle School: 600. Manitou Springs Middle School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Middle School and Manitou Springs Middle School rank in Colorado?
Holmes Middle School is 128th of 262 and Manitou Springs Middle School is 114th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).