Achieve Academy vs Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 629 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 Expeditionary School of the Arts
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Achieve Academy Thornton, Colorado | Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 993 | #289 of 307 |
| National rank | #47331 of 50,301 | #15463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 15.6).
- •Achieve Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 75.7%).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.6).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is the larger school with 393 students compared with 370.
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 Expeditionary School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts ranks higher (18.9 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 Expeditionary School of the Arts?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Academy: 370. Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Academy and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts rank in Colorado?
Achieve Academy is 937th of 993 and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is 289th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).