Martinez Elementary School vs Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martinez Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
Russell Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
| Measure | Martinez Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Russell Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 993 | #176 of 262 |
| National rank | #25702 of 50,301 | #11217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martinez Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 33.4).
- •Martinez Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Martinez Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Martinez Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 64.4%).
- •Martinez Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.8).
- •Russell Middle School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 354.
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 Martinez Elementary School better than Russell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Martinez Elementary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 33.4 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 Martinez Elementary School and Russell Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martinez Elementary School: 354. Russell Middle School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martinez Elementary School and Russell Middle School rank in Colorado?
Martinez Elementary School is 428th of 993 and Russell Middle School is 176th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).