North Middle School vs Steele Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
Steele Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
273 students
| Measure | North Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Steele Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 262 | #209 of 993 |
| National rank | #11988 of 15,369 | #14880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 636 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 52% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 29.7).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 18%).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 62.7%).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.7).
- •North Middle School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 273.
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 North Middle School better than Steele Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Steele Elementary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 29.7 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 North Middle School and Steele Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Middle School: 636. Steele Elementary School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Middle School and Steele Elementary School rank in Colorado?
North Middle School is 196th of 262 and Steele Elementary School is 209th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).