James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon vs Panorama Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
Panorama Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon Colorado Springs, Colorado | Panorama Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 993 | #221 of 262 |
| National rank | #20331 of 50,301 | #13449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 522 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 12% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 21.9).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon does better on math proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 27%).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 84.7%).
- •Panorama Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 21.8).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon is the larger school with 522 students compared with 339.
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon is a charter school while Panorama Middle 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 Elementary School - Astrozon better than Panorama Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon ranks higher (56.9 vs 21.9 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 James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and Panorama Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon: 522. Panorama Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and Panorama Middle School rank in Colorado?
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon is 314th of 993 and Panorama Middle School is 221st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).