Hunters Glen Elementary School vs Silver Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunters Glen Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Silver Hills Middle School
Northglenn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
| Measure | Hunters Glen Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | Silver Hills Middle School Northglenn, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 993 | #215 of 262 |
| National rank | #31592 of 50,301 | #13107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 491 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 20% |
| city | Thornton | Northglenn |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hunters Glen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 23.6).
- •Hunters Glen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Hunters Glen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Hunters Glen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 68.8%).
- •Silver Hills Middle School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 491.
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 Hunters Glen Elementary School better than Silver Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hunters Glen Elementary School ranks higher (40.5 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 Hunters Glen Elementary School and Silver Hills Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Northglenn in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunters Glen Elementary School: 491. Silver Hills Middle School: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunters Glen Elementary School and Silver Hills Middle School rank in Colorado?
Hunters Glen Elementary School is 545th of 993 and Silver Hills Middle School is 215th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).