Explore Pk-8 vs Northglenn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Pk-8
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
557 students
Northglenn Middle School
Northglenn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
| Measure | Explore Pk-8 Thornton, Colorado | Northglenn Middle School Northglenn, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 993 | #240 of 262 |
| National rank | #42824 of 50,301 | #14185 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 557 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Thornton | Northglenn |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Pk-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 17.5).
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 85.3%).
- •Northglenn Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.9).
- •Northglenn Middle School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 557.
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 Explore Pk-8 better than Northglenn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Pk-8 ranks higher (23.2 vs 17.5 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 Explore Pk-8 and Northglenn Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Northglenn in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Pk-8: 557. Northglenn Middle School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Pk-8 and Northglenn Middle School rank in Colorado?
Explore Pk-8 is 808th of 993 and Northglenn Middle School is 240th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).