Lesher Middle School vs Ridgeview Classical Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 998 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lesher Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Fort Collins · Charter other · Grades K–12
721 students
| Measure | Lesher Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado | Ridgeview Classical Schools Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #57 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #5025 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 766 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Classical Schools does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Ridgeview Classical Schools does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.7).
- •Lesher Middle School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 721.
- •Lesher Middle School is a public school while Ridgeview Classical Schools 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 Lesher Middle School better than Ridgeview Classical Schools?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lesher Middle School and Ridgeview Classical Schools?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lesher Middle School: 766. Ridgeview Classical Schools: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lesher Middle School and Ridgeview Classical Schools rank in Colorado?
Lesher Middle School is 57th of 262 and Ridgeview Classical Schools is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).