Miller Middle School vs Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 685 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miller Middle School
Durango · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
Mountain Middle School
Durango · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
302 students
| Measure | Miller Middle School Durango, Colorado | Mountain Middle School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 262 | #59 of 262 |
| National rank | #6032 of 15,369 | #5105 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 360 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 57.4).
- •Mountain Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Miller Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 18.9).
- •Miller Middle School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 302.
- •Miller Middle School is a public school while Mountain Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Miller Middle School better than Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Middle School ranks higher (61.7 vs 57.4 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 Miller Middle School and Mountain Middle School?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miller Middle School: 360. Mountain Middle School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miller Middle School and Mountain Middle School rank in Colorado?
Miller Middle School is 75th of 262 and Mountain Middle School is 59th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).