Prairie Hills Elementary School vs Village Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Village Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
| Measure | Prairie Hills Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Village Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 993 | #102 of 262 |
| National rank | #20607 of 50,301 | #7598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 50.3).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Village Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 40.8%).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 27.2).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 163.
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 Hills Elementary School better than Village Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Hills Elementary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 50.3 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 Prairie Hills Elementary School and Village Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Hills Elementary School: 348. Village Middle School: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Hills Elementary School and Village Middle School rank in Colorado?
Prairie Hills Elementary School is 316th of 993 and Village Middle School is 102nd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).