Newton Middle School vs Sandburg 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.
Newton Middle School
Centennial · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Sandburg Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
| Measure | Newton Middle School Centennial, Colorado | Sandburg Elementary School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 262 | #146 of 993 |
| National rank | #2839 of 15,369 | #12303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 781 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Centennial | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 68.6).
- •Newton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 14.1%).
- •Newton Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.6).
- •Newton Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 495.
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 Newton Middle School better than Sandburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 68.6 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 Newton Middle School and Sandburg Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Centennial and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Middle School: 781. Sandburg Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Middle School and Sandburg Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Newton Middle School is 21st of 262 and Sandburg Elementary School is 146th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).