Prairie Heights Middle School vs University Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Heights Middle School
Evans · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students
University Schools
Greeley · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,784 students
| Measure | Prairie Heights Middle School Evans, Colorado | University Schools Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #209 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #12779 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 537 | 1,784 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 1,784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 24% |
| city | Evans | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Schools does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •University Schools does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •University Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 73.7%).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.8).
- •University Schools is the larger school with 1,784 students compared with 537.
- •Prairie Heights Middle School is a public school while University Schools is a charter 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 Prairie Heights Middle School better than University Schools?
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 Prairie Heights Middle School and University Schools?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Evans and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Heights Middle School: 537. University Schools: 1,784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Heights Middle School and University Schools rank in Colorado?
Prairie Heights Middle School is 209th of 262 and University Schools is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).