Russell Middle School vs Sabin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
Sabin Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Russell Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Sabin Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 262 | #202 of 262 |
| National rank | #11217 of 15,369 | #12379 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 520 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 27.6).
- •Russell Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 65.9%).
- •Sabin Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.8).
- •Sabin Middle School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 520.
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 Russell Middle School better than Sabin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Middle School ranks higher (33.4 vs 27.6 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 Russell Middle School and Sabin Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell Middle School: 520. Sabin Middle School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell Middle School and Sabin Middle School rank in Colorado?
Russell Middle School is 176th of 262 and Sabin Middle School is 202nd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).