Clayton Partnership School vs Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 120 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Partnership School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
430 students
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Clayton Partnership School Thornton, Colorado | Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 993 | #289 of 307 |
| National rank | #45643 of 50,301 | #15463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.7 vs 18.9).
- •Clayton Partnership School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Clayton Partnership School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 77.7%).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.7).
- •Clayton Partnership School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 393.
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 Clayton Partnership School better than Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clayton Partnership School and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
About 120 m in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Partnership School: 430. Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Partnership School and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts rank in Colorado?
Clayton Partnership School is 892nd of 993 and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is 289th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).