Longs Peak Middle School vs Trail Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 5.1 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
Trail Ridge Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
435 students
| Measure | Longs Peak Middle School Longmont, Colorado | Trail Ridge Middle School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 262 | #200 of 262 |
| National rank | #12352 of 15,369 | #12292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 23% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.7 vs 28.1).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Longs Peak Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 80.3%).
- •Longs Peak Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 381.
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 Trail Ridge Middle 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 Longs Peak Middle School and Trail Ridge Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longs Peak Middle School: 381. Trail Ridge Middle School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longs Peak Middle School and Trail Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Longs Peak Middle School is 201st of 262 and Trail Ridge Middle School is 200th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).