Mitchell High School vs Twain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students
Twain Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | Mitchell High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Twain Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 307 | #821 of 993 |
| National rank | #15289 of 16,910 | #43251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 757 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 22% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 19.8).
- •Twain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 8%).
- •Mitchell High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Mitchell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 81.4%).
- •Twain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.5).
- •Mitchell High School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 291.
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 Mitchell High School better than Twain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Twain Elementary School ranks higher (22.6 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 Mitchell High School and Twain Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell High School: 757. Twain Elementary School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell High School and Twain Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Mitchell High School is 283rd of 307 and Twain Elementary School is 821st of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).