James Irwin Charter Middle School vs Soaring Eagles Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
Soaring Eagles Community School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
764 students
| Measure | James Irwin Charter Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Soaring Eagles Community School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 262 | #335 of 993 |
| National rank | #6565 of 15,369 | #21476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 434 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.0 vs 55.3).
- •Soaring Eagles Community School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Soaring Eagles Community School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •James Irwin Charter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 62.6%).
- •James Irwin Charter Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.6).
- •Soaring Eagles Community School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 434.
- •James Irwin Charter Middle School is a charter school while Soaring Eagles Community School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 James Irwin Charter Middle School better than Soaring Eagles Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Irwin Charter Middle School and Soaring Eagles Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Irwin Charter Middle School: 434. Soaring Eagles Community School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irwin Charter Middle School and Soaring Eagles Community School rank in Colorado?
James Irwin Charter Middle School is 85th of 262 and Soaring Eagles Community School is 335th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).