Monterey Elementary School vs Sierra High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monterey Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
Sierra High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
843 students
| Measure | Monterey Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Sierra High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #901 of 993 | #275 of 307 |
| National rank | #45925 of 50,301 | #14971 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 18.3).
- •Monterey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Sierra High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Sierra High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 80.1%).
- •Monterey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.2).
- •Sierra High School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 272.
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 Monterey Elementary School better than Sierra High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra High School ranks higher (21.9 vs 18.3 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 Monterey Elementary School and Sierra High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monterey Elementary School: 272. Sierra High School: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monterey Elementary School and Sierra High School rank in Colorado?
Monterey Elementary School is 901st of 993 and Sierra High School is 275th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).