Indian Peaks Elementary School vs Sunset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 216 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Peaks Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
Sunset Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
316 students
| Measure | Indian Peaks Elementary School Longmont, Colorado | Sunset Middle School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 993 | #148 of 262 |
| National rank | #36255 of 50,301 | #10009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 214 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 33.5).
- •Indian Peaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 84.6%).
- •Indian Peaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.6).
- •Sunset Middle School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 214.
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 Indian Peaks Elementary School better than Sunset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Middle School ranks higher (39.2 vs 33.5 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 Indian Peaks Elementary School and Sunset Middle School?
About 216 m in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Peaks Elementary School: 214. Sunset Middle School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Peaks Elementary School and Sunset Middle School rank in Colorado?
Indian Peaks Elementary School is 663rd of 993 and Sunset Middle School is 148th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).