Lamar Middle School vs Manitou Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar Middle School
Lamar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
Manitou Springs Middle School
Manitou Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
| Measure | Lamar Middle School Lamar, Colorado | Manitou Springs Middle School Manitou Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 262 | #114 of 262 |
| National rank | #12671 of 15,369 | #8308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 275 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 23% |
| city | Lamar | Manitou Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manitou Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 26.0).
- •Lamar Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Manitou Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Manitou Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 76.4%).
- •Manitou Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
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 Lamar Middle School better than Manitou Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manitou Springs Middle School ranks higher (46.9 vs 26.0 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 Lamar Middle School and Manitou Springs Middle School?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Manitou Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar Middle School: 275. Manitou Springs Middle School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar Middle School and Manitou Springs Middle School rank in Colorado?
Lamar Middle School is 206th of 262 and Manitou Springs Middle School is 114th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).