Grant Beacon Middle School vs McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 979 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Beacon Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
| Measure | Grant Beacon Middle School Denver, Colorado | McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #180 of 262 | #151 of 993 |
| National rank | #11290 of 15,369 | #12442 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 52% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 33.0).
- •McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 46%).
- •McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 65.5%).
- •McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.0).
- •Grant Beacon Middle School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 305.
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 Grant Beacon Middle School better than McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 33.0 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 Grant Beacon Middle School and McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Beacon Middle School: 339. McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Beacon Middle School and McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Grant Beacon Middle School is 180th of 262 and McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School is 151st of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).