Deer Creek Middle School vs Shaffer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
Shaffer Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Middle School Littleton, Colorado | Shaffer Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 262 | #103 of 993 |
| National rank | #3509 of 15,369 | #9008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 541 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaffer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 69.2).
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 19.6%).
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.0).
- •Deer Creek Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 497.
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 Deer Creek Middle School better than Shaffer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaffer Elementary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 69.2 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 Deer Creek Middle School and Shaffer Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Middle School: 541. Shaffer Elementary School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Middle School and Shaffer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Deer Creek Middle School is 29th of 262 and Shaffer Elementary School is 103rd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).