Pleasant View Middle School vs South Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant View Middle School
Pueblo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
348 students
South Mesa Elementary School
Pueblo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
| Measure | Pleasant View Middle School Pueblo, Colorado | South Mesa Elementary School Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 262 | #617 of 993 |
| National rank | #10457 of 15,369 | #34483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Pueblo | Pueblo |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.0 vs 36.3).
- •Pleasant View Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •South Mesa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Pleasant View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 65.3%).
- •South Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.3).
- •Pleasant View Middle School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 323.
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 Pleasant View Middle School better than South Mesa 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 Pleasant View Middle School and South Mesa Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pueblo and Pueblo in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant View Middle School: 348. South Mesa Elementary School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant View Middle School and South Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Pleasant View Middle School is 160th of 262 and South Mesa Elementary School is 617th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).