John Wesley Powell Middle School vs Littleton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Wesley Powell Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Littleton Academy
Littleton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
455 students
| Measure | John Wesley Powell Middle School Littleton, Colorado | Littleton Academy Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 262 | #6 of 993 |
| National rank | #1786 of 15,369 | #2210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 509 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Littleton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 78.2).
- •Littleton Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Littleton Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Littleton Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 25.5%).
- •Littleton Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 455.
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School is a public school while Littleton Academy is a charter 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 John Wesley Powell Middle School better than Littleton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Littleton Academy ranks higher (85.5 vs 78.2 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 John Wesley Powell Middle School and Littleton Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Wesley Powell Middle School: 509. Littleton Academy: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Wesley Powell Middle School and Littleton Academy rank in Colorado?
John Wesley Powell Middle School is 8th of 262 and Littleton Academy is 6th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).