Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School vs Preston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 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
Preston Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado | Preston Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 262 | #19 of 262 |
| National rank | #1145 of 15,369 | #2730 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 762 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| 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 73.0).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 29.8%).
- •Preston Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.1).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 568.
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 Preston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks higher (82.2 vs 73.0 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 Preston Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School: 762. Preston Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School and Preston Middle School rank in Colorado?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 4th of 262 and Preston Middle School is 19th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).