Ranch View Middle School vs Saddle Ranch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranch View Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
829 students
Saddle Ranch Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
355 students
| Measure | Ranch View Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Saddle Ranch Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 262 | #123 of 993 |
| National rank | #3012 of 15,369 | #10754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 829 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.6 vs 70.8).
- •Saddle Ranch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Ranch View Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Saddle Ranch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 15.8%).
- •Saddle Ranch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.6).
- •Ranch View Middle School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 355.
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 View Middle School better than Saddle Ranch 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 Ranch View Middle School and Saddle Ranch Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ranch View Middle School: 829. Saddle Ranch Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ranch View Middle School and Saddle Ranch Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Ranch View Middle School is 24th of 262 and Saddle Ranch Elementary School is 123rd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).