Achieve Academy vs Mapleton Early Career Preparation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 663 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Academy
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
370 students
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
| Measure | Achieve Academy Thornton, Colorado | Mapleton Early Career Preparation Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 993 | #293 of 307 |
| National rank | #47331 of 50,301 | #15667 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mapleton Early Career Preparation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 15.6).
- •Achieve Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Mapleton Early Career Preparation does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Mapleton Early Career Preparation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 75.7%).
- •Achieve Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.4).
- •Achieve Academy is the larger school with 370 students compared with 306.
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 Achieve Academy better than Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
On the Success Index (US), Mapleton Early Career Preparation ranks higher (17.6 vs 15.6 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 Achieve Academy and Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Academy: 370. Mapleton Early Career Preparation: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Academy and Mapleton Early Career Preparation rank in Colorado?
Achieve Academy is 937th of 993 and Mapleton Early Career Preparation is 293rd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).