Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School vs Silver Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 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
Silver Hills Middle School
Northglenn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
| Measure | Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School Westminster, Colorado | Silver Hills Middle School Northglenn, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 993 | #215 of 262 |
| National rank | #30133 of 50,301 | #13107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 465 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 20% |
| city | Westminster | Northglenn |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 23.6).
- •Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 68.8%).
- •Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.2).
- •Silver Hills Middle School is the larger school with 965 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 Silver Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 23.6 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 Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School and Silver Hills Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Northglenn in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School: 465. Silver Hills Middle School: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School and Silver Hills Middle School rank in Colorado?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is 519th of 993 and Silver Hills Middle School is 215th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).