Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside vs Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
154 students
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Pueblo · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
141 students
| Measure | Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside Denver, Colorado | Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 262 | #106 of 262 |
| National rank | #14024 of 15,369 | #7890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 154 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | – |
| Math proficiency | 8% | – |
| city | Denver | Pueblo |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 18.5).
- •Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 87%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 28.2).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is the larger school with 154 students compared with 141.
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 Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside better than Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School ranks higher (48.9 vs 18.5 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside and Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Denver and Pueblo in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside: 154. Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside and Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School rank in Colorado?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is 237th of 262 and Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School is 106th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).