Marshdale Elementary School vs West Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshdale Elementary School
Evergreen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
West Jefferson Middle School
Conifer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
| Measure | Marshdale Elementary School Evergreen, Colorado | West Jefferson Middle School Conifer, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 993 | #55 of 262 |
| National rank | #7841 of 50,301 | #4914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 375 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.9% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Evergreen | Conifer |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 62.6).
- •Marshdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Marshdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Marshdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 22%).
- •Marshdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.0).
- •West Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 375.
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 Marshdale Elementary School better than West Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Marshdale Elementary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 62.6 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 Marshdale Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Evergreen and Conifer in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshdale Elementary School: 375. West Jefferson Middle School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshdale Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School rank in Colorado?
Marshdale Elementary School is 89th of 993 and West Jefferson Middle School is 55th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).