Century Middle School vs Tarver Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
Tarver Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Century Middle School Thornton, Colorado | Tarver Elementary School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 262 | #436 of 993 |
| National rank | #10245 of 15,369 | #26067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 717 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarver Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 38.1).
- •Tarver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Tarver Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Tarver Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Century Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.6).
- •Century Middle School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 475.
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 Century Middle School better than Tarver Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tarver Elementary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 38.1 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 Century Middle School and Tarver Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century Middle School: 717. Tarver Elementary School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century Middle School and Tarver Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Century Middle School is 155th of 262 and Tarver Elementary School is 436th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).