Brantner Elementary School vs Rodger Quist Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brantner Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Rodger Quist Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Brantner Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | Rodger Quist Middle School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 993 | #163 of 262 |
| National rank | #26413 of 50,301 | #10652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 574 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brantner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 36.0).
- •Brantner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Brantner Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 40.9%).
- •Brantner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.6).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 574.
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 Brantner Elementary School better than Rodger Quist Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brantner Elementary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 36.0 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 Brantner Elementary School and Rodger Quist Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brantner Elementary School: 574. Rodger Quist Middle School: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brantner Elementary School and Rodger Quist Middle School rank in Colorado?
Brantner Elementary School is 439th of 993 and Rodger Quist Middle School is 163rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).