Mountain Ridge Middle School vs Mountain View 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.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
Mountain View Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
| Measure | Mountain Ridge Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Mountain View Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 262 | #79 of 993 |
| National rank | #7773 of 15,369 | #7075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 690 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 68% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 49.4).
- •Mountain View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 33%).
- •Mountain View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Mountain View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 35.2%).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.3).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 567.
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 Ridge Middle School better than Mountain View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 49.4 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 Mountain Ridge Middle School and Mountain View Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Ridge Middle School: 690. Mountain View Elementary School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Ridge Middle School and Mountain View Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is 105th of 262 and Mountain View Elementary School is 79th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).