Jack Swigert Middle School vs Weld Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack Swigert Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
404 students
Weld Central Middle School
Keenesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
403 students
| Measure | Jack Swigert Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Weld Central Middle School Keenesburg, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 262 | #197 of 262 |
| National rank | #13693 of 15,369 | #12076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 404 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Keenesburg |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weld Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 20.5).
- •Weld Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Weld Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Weld Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 76.5%).
- •Jack Swigert Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Jack Swigert Middle School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 403.
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 Jack Swigert Middle School better than Weld Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Weld Central Middle School ranks higher (29.2 vs 20.5 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 Jack Swigert Middle School and Weld Central Middle School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Keenesburg in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack Swigert Middle School: 404. Weld Central Middle School: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack Swigert Middle School and Weld Central Middle School rank in Colorado?
Jack Swigert Middle School is 227th of 262 and Weld Central Middle School is 197th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).