John Wesley Powell Middle School vs Sand Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 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
Sand Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students
| Measure | John Wesley Powell Middle School Littleton, Colorado | Sand Creek Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 262 | #198 of 993 |
| National rank | #1786 of 15,369 | #14421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 509 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| city | Littleton | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 65.6).
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 27.3%).
- •Sand Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 322.
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 Sand Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks higher (78.2 vs 65.6 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 Sand Creek Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Wesley Powell Middle School: 509. Sand Creek Elementary School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Wesley Powell Middle School and Sand Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
John Wesley Powell Middle School is 8th of 262 and Sand Creek Elementary School is 198th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).