Aspen Creek K-8 School vs McGlone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspen Creek K-8 School
Broomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
844 students
McGlone Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students
| Measure | Aspen Creek K-8 School Broomfield, Colorado | McGlone Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 993 | #946 of 993 |
| National rank | #19630 of 50,301 | #47650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 844 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 13% |
| city | Broomfield | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspen Creek K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 15.0).
- •Aspen Creek K-8 School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 13%).
- •Aspen Creek K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 21%).
- •Aspen Creek K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 89%).
- •McGlone Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.3).
- •Aspen Creek K-8 School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 842.
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 Aspen Creek K-8 School better than McGlone Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Aspen Creek K-8 School ranks higher (57.9 vs 15.0 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 Aspen Creek K-8 School and McGlone Academy?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Broomfield and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspen Creek K-8 School: 844. McGlone Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspen Creek K-8 School and McGlone Academy rank in Colorado?
Aspen Creek K-8 School is 303rd of 993 and McGlone Academy is 946th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).