Mountain Middle School vs Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.5 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
Park Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Mountain Middle School Durango, Colorado | Park Elementary School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 262 | #323 of 993 |
| National rank | #5105 of 15,369 | #21041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 302 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 55.9).
- •Mountain Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 50%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.9).
- •Park Elementary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 302.
- •Mountain Middle School is a charter school while Park 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 Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Middle School ranks higher (61.7 vs 55.9 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 Park Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Middle School: 302. Park Elementary School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Middle School and Park Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Mountain Middle School is 59th of 262 and Park Elementary School is 323rd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).