Redlands Middle School vs Shadow Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 332 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redlands Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Redlands Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado | Shadow Ridge Middle School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 262 | #193 of 262 |
| National rank | #5107 of 15,369 | #11909 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 21% |
| city | Grand Junction | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 30.1).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 38%).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 57.4%).
- •Shadow Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.6).
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 Redlands Middle School better than Shadow Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Redlands Middle School ranks higher (61.7 vs 30.1 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 Redlands Middle School and Shadow Ridge Middle School?
About 332 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redlands Middle School: 632. Shadow Ridge Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redlands Middle School and Shadow Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Redlands Middle School is 60th of 262 and Shadow Ridge Middle School is 193rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).