Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School vs Mountain Range High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Mountain Range High School
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,788 students
| Measure | Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School Westminster, Colorado | Mountain Range High School Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 993 | #188 of 307 |
| National rank | #30133 of 50,301 | #10695 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 465 | 1,788 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 1,788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 41.1).
- •Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Mountain Range High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Mountain Range High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 56.6%).
- •Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.8).
- •Mountain Range High School is the larger school with 1,788 students compared with 465.
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 Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School better than Mountain Range High School?
On the Success Index (US), Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 41.1 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 Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School and Mountain Range High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School: 465. Mountain Range High School: 1,788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School and Mountain Range High School rank in Colorado?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is 519th of 993 and Mountain Range High School is 188th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).