Venetucci Elementary School vs Watson Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 583 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Venetucci Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
Watson Junior High School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
| Measure | Venetucci Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Watson Junior High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 993 | #129 of 262 |
| National rank | #35307 of 50,301 | #8998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 272 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 26% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watson Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 35.0).
- •Venetucci Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Watson Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Watson Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 67.6%).
- •Venetucci Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.4).
- •Watson Junior High School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 272.
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 Venetucci Elementary School better than Watson Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Watson Junior High School ranks higher (43.8 vs 35.0 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 Venetucci Elementary School and Watson Junior High School?
About 583 m in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Venetucci Elementary School: 272. Watson Junior High School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Venetucci Elementary School and Watson Junior High School rank in Colorado?
Venetucci Elementary School is 640th of 993 and Watson Junior High School is 129th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).