Ranch Creek Elementary vs Village Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranch Creek Elementary
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
Village Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
| Measure | Ranch Creek Elementary Colorado Springs, Colorado | Village Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 993 | #102 of 262 |
| National rank | #11336 of 50,301 | #7598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 578 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 32% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ranch Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 50.3).
- •Ranch Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Ranch Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Ranch Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 16%).
- •Ranch Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 27.2).
- •Ranch Creek Elementary is the larger school with 578 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 Ranch Creek Elementary better than Village Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ranch Creek Elementary ranks higher (70.0 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 Ranch Creek Elementary and Village Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ranch Creek Elementary: 578. Village Middle School: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ranch Creek Elementary and Village Middle School rank in Colorado?
Ranch Creek Elementary is 133rd of 993 and Village Middle School is 102nd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).