Madison Elementary School vs Mitchell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Mitchell High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Mitchell High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 993 | #283 of 307 |
| National rank | #33030 of 50,301 | #15289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 8% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 19.8).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 8%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Mitchell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 73.2%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.5).
- •Mitchell High School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 265.
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 Madison Elementary School better than Mitchell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (38.4 vs 19.8 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 Madison Elementary School and Mitchell High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary School: 265. Mitchell High School: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary School and Mitchell High School rank in Colorado?
Madison Elementary School is 586th of 993 and Mitchell High School is 283rd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).