Cherry Drive Elementary School vs Shadow 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.
Cherry Drive Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Cherry Drive Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | Shadow Ridge Middle School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 993 | #193 of 262 |
| National rank | #39250 of 50,301 | #11909 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shadow Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 28.9).
- •Cherry Drive Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Shadow Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Shadow Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 59.7%).
- •Cherry Drive Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.6).
- •Shadow Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 325.
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 Cherry Drive Elementary School better than Shadow Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shadow Ridge Middle School ranks higher (30.1 vs 28.9 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 Cherry Drive Elementary School and Shadow Ridge Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Drive Elementary School: 325. Shadow Ridge Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Drive Elementary School and Shadow Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Cherry Drive Elementary School is 729th of 993 and Shadow Ridge Middle School is 193rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).