Mountain Middle School vs Needham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Middle School
Durango · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
302 students
Needham Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Mountain Middle School Durango, Colorado | Needham Elementary School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 262 | #467 of 993 |
| National rank | #5105 of 15,369 | #27776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 302 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 46.2).
- •Mountain Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Needham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.9).
- •Needham Elementary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 302.
- •Mountain Middle School is a charter school while Needham Elementary School is a public 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 Mountain Middle School better than Needham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Middle School ranks higher (61.7 vs 46.2 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 Mountain Middle School and Needham Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Middle School: 302. Needham Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Middle School and Needham Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Mountain Middle School is 59th of 262 and Needham Elementary School is 467th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).