Mead Middle School vs Trail Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead Middle School
Mead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
Trail Ridge Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
435 students
| Measure | Mead Middle School Mead, Colorado | Trail Ridge Middle School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 262 | #200 of 262 |
| National rank | #4001 of 15,369 | #12292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 23% |
| city | Mead | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 28.1).
- •Mead Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 30%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 59.8%).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.8).
- •Mead Middle School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 435.
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 Mead Middle School better than Trail Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead Middle School ranks higher (67.0 vs 28.1 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 Mead Middle School and Trail Ridge Middle School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Mead and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Middle School: 571. Trail Ridge Middle School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Middle School and Trail Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Mead Middle School is 39th of 262 and Trail Ridge Middle School is 200th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).