Mountain Ridge Middle School vs Rocky Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
752 students
Rocky Heights Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,129 students
| Measure | Mountain Ridge Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 262 | #27 of 262 |
| National rank | #4002 of 15,369 | #3171 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 752 | 1,129 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 1,129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 67.0).
- •Rocky Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Rocky Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Rocky Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 14.6%).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.8).
- •Rocky Heights Middle School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 752.
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 Rocky Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Heights Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 67.0 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 Rocky Heights Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Ridge Middle School: 752. Rocky Heights Middle School: 1,129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Ridge Middle School and Rocky Heights Middle School rank in Colorado?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is 40th of 262 and Rocky Heights Middle School is 27th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).