Trail Ridge Middle School vs Wheatridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Trail Ridge Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
679 students
Wheatridge Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
517 students
| Measure | Trail Ridge Middle School Gardner, Kansas | Wheatridge Middle School Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 205 | #55 of 205 |
| National rank | #9022 of 15,369 | #8370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 679 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheatridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 43.7).
- •Wheatridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Wheatridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 44%).
- •Wheatridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 517.
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 Trail Ridge Middle School better than Wheatridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wheatridge Middle School ranks higher (46.7 vs 43.7 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 Trail Ridge Middle School and Wheatridge Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Trail Ridge Middle School: 679. Wheatridge Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Trail Ridge Middle School and Wheatridge Middle School rank in Kansas?
Trail Ridge Middle School is 74th of 205 and Wheatridge Middle School is 55th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).