Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School vs Lesher Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Lesher Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado | Lesher Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 262 | #57 of 262 |
| National rank | #1145 of 15,369 | #5025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 762 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 50% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 62.1).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 29.5%).
- •Lesher Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.1).
- •Lesher Middle School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 762.
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 Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School better than Lesher Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks higher (82.2 vs 62.1 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 Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School and Lesher Middle School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School: 762. Lesher Middle School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School and Lesher Middle School rank in Colorado?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 4th of 262 and Lesher Middle School is 57th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).