Jack Swigert Middle School vs Wilson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 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
Wilson Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
| Measure | Jack Swigert Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Wilson Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 262 | #765 of 993 |
| National rank | #13693 of 15,369 | #40969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 404 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 20.5).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Jack Swigert Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 76.5%).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.9).
- •Jack Swigert Middle School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 295.
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 Wilson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elementary School ranks higher (26.2 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 Wilson Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack Swigert Middle School: 404. Wilson Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack Swigert Middle School and Wilson Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Jack Swigert Middle School is 227th of 262 and Wilson Elementary School is 765th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).