Overland Trail Middle School vs Southeast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overland Trail Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
Southeast Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Overland Trail Middle School Brighton, Colorado | Southeast Elementary School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 262 | #867 of 993 |
| National rank | #13849 of 15,369 | #44745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 581 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.6 vs 20.2).
- •Southeast Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Southeast Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Overland Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 73.8%).
- •Overland Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Overland Trail Middle School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 527.
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 Overland Trail Middle School better than Southeast Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Overland Trail Middle School and Southeast Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overland Trail Middle School: 581. Southeast Elementary School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overland Trail Middle School and Southeast Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Overland Trail Middle School is 233rd of 262 and Southeast Elementary School is 867th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).