Lewis-Palmer Middle School vs Palmer Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Monument · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
Palmer Lake Elementary School
Palmer Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
286 students
| Measure | Lewis-Palmer Middle School Monument, Colorado | Palmer Lake Elementary School Palmer Lake, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 262 | #284 of 993 |
| National rank | #5588 of 15,369 | #18871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 731 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| city | Monument | Palmer Lake |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.5 vs 59.0).
- •Lewis-Palmer Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Lewis-Palmer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.2).
- •Lewis-Palmer Middle School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 286.
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 Lewis-Palmer Middle School better than Palmer Lake Elementary School?
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 Lewis-Palmer Middle School and Palmer Lake Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Monument and Palmer Lake in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis-Palmer Middle School: 731. Palmer Lake Elementary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis-Palmer Middle School and Palmer Lake Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Lewis-Palmer Middle School is 69th of 262 and Palmer Lake Elementary School is 284th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).