Longs Peak Middle School vs Northridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longs Peak Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
381 students
Northridge Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
| Measure | Longs Peak Middle School Longmont, Colorado | Northridge Elementary School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 262 | #829 of 993 |
| National rank | #12352 of 15,369 | #43540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 381 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longs Peak Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 22.1).
- •Longs Peak Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Longs Peak Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Northridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 80.3%).
- •Longs Peak Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Longs Peak Middle School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 318.
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 Longs Peak Middle School better than Northridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Longs Peak Middle School ranks higher (27.7 vs 22.1 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 Longs Peak Middle School and Northridge Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longs Peak Middle School: 381. Northridge Elementary School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longs Peak Middle School and Northridge Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Longs Peak Middle School is 201st of 262 and Northridge Elementary School is 829th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).