Mountain Ridge Middle School vs Summit View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 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
Summit View Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students
| Measure | Mountain Ridge Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Summit View Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 262 | #64 of 993 |
| National rank | #4002 of 15,369 | #6391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 752 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 67.0).
- •Summit View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Summit View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Summit View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 14.6%).
- •Summit View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.7).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 350.
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 Summit View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Summit View Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 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 Summit View Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Ridge Middle School: 752. Summit View Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Ridge Middle School and Summit View Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is 40th of 262 and Summit View Elementary School is 64th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).