Canyon Creek Elementary School vs Thunder Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Thunder Ridge Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,106 students
| Measure | Canyon Creek Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Thunder Ridge Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 993 | #103 of 262 |
| National rank | #20739 of 50,301 | #7656 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 1,106 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 1,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 50.0).
- •Canyon Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Canyon Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Thunder Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 38.8%).
- •Canyon Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •Thunder Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 477.
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 Canyon Creek Elementary School better than Thunder Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Creek Elementary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 50.0 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 Canyon Creek Elementary School and Thunder Ridge Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Creek Elementary School: 477. Thunder Ridge Middle School: 1,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Creek Elementary School and Thunder Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Canyon Creek Elementary School is 317th of 993 and Thunder Ridge Middle School is 103rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).