Glacier Peak Elementary School vs Shadow Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier Peak Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Glacier Peak Elementary School Brighton, Colorado | Shadow Ridge Middle School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 993 | #193 of 262 |
| National rank | #31381 of 50,301 | #11909 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 412 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Brighton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacier Peak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 30.1).
- •Glacier Peak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Glacier Peak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Glacier Peak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 57.4%).
- •Shadow Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.2).
- •Shadow Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 412.
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 Glacier Peak Elementary School better than Shadow Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glacier Peak Elementary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 30.1 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 Glacier Peak Elementary School and Shadow Ridge Middle School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Peak Elementary School: 412. Shadow Ridge Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Peak Elementary School and Shadow Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Glacier Peak Elementary School is 539th of 993 and Shadow Ridge Middle School is 193rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).