Ranch View Middle School vs Trailblazer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 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
Trailblazer Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
330 students
| Measure | Ranch View Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Trailblazer Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 262 | #249 of 993 |
| National rank | #3012 of 15,369 | #17027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 829 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ranch View Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 61.7).
- •Ranch View Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Ranch View Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Ranch View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 17.3%).
- •Trailblazer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.6).
- •Ranch View Middle School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 330.
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 Trailblazer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ranch View Middle School ranks higher (71.6 vs 61.7 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 View Middle School and Trailblazer Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ranch View Middle School: 829. Trailblazer Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ranch View Middle School and Trailblazer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Ranch View Middle School is 24th of 262 and Trailblazer Elementary School is 249th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).