Fox Ridge Middle School vs Silver Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Ridge Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students
Silver Hills Middle School
Northglenn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
| Measure | Fox Ridge Middle School Aurora, Colorado | Silver Hills Middle School Northglenn, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 262 | #215 of 262 |
| National rank | #3915 of 15,369 | #13107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 966 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 20% |
| city | Aurora | Northglenn |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 23.6).
- •Fox Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Fox Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 36%).
- •Fox Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 68.8%).
- •Fox Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.2).
- •Fox Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 966 students compared with 965.
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 Fox Ridge Middle School better than Silver Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fox Ridge Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 23.6 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 Fox Ridge Middle School and Silver Hills Middle School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Northglenn in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Ridge Middle School: 966. Silver Hills Middle School: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Ridge Middle School and Silver Hills Middle School rank in Colorado?
Fox Ridge Middle School is 36th of 262 and Silver Hills Middle School is 215th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).