Sproul Junior High School vs Watson Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sproul Junior High School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
Watson Junior High School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
| Measure | Sproul Junior High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Watson Junior High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 262 | #129 of 262 |
| National rank | #7537 of 15,369 | #8998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 504 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sproul Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 43.8).
- •Sproul Junior High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Sproul Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Sproul Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 51.7%).
- •Watson Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Sproul Junior High School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 470.
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 Sproul Junior High School better than Watson Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sproul Junior High School ranks higher (50.6 vs 43.8 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 Sproul Junior High School and Watson Junior High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sproul Junior High School: 504. Watson Junior High School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sproul Junior High School and Watson Junior High School rank in Colorado?
Sproul Junior High School is 101st of 262 and Watson Junior High School is 129th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).