Pagosa Peak Open School vs Pagosa Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Pagosa Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
111 students
Pagosa Springs Middle School
Pagosa Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
484 students
| Measure | Pagosa Peak Open School Pagosa Springs, Colorado | Pagosa Springs Middle School Pagosa Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 993 | #181 of 262 |
| National rank | #42249 of 50,301 | #11314 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 111 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 111 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Pagosa Springs | Pagosa Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pagosa Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 24.1).
- •Pagosa Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Pagosa Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24.5%).
- •Pagosa Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 58.6%).
- •Pagosa Peak Open School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Pagosa Springs Middle School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 111.
- •Pagosa Peak Open School is a charter school while Pagosa Springs Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pagosa Peak Open School better than Pagosa Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pagosa Springs Middle School ranks higher (32.9 vs 24.1 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 Pagosa Peak Open School and Pagosa Springs Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Pagosa Springs and Pagosa Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pagosa Peak Open School: 111. Pagosa Springs Middle School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pagosa Peak Open School and Pagosa Springs Middle School rank in Colorado?
Pagosa Peak Open School is 793rd of 993 and Pagosa Springs Middle School is 181st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).