John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy vs Shaw Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 263 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
Shaw Heights Middle School
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
| Measure | John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy Westminster, Colorado | Shaw Heights Middle School Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #931 of 993 | #253 of 262 |
| National rank | #47072 of 50,301 | #14751 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 13.6).
- •John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Shaw Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 86.6%).
- •John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.8).
- •John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is the larger school with 354 students compared with 321.
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 John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy better than Shaw Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy ranks higher (16.1 vs 13.6 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 John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy and Shaw Heights Middle School?
About 263 m in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy: 354. Shaw Heights Middle School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy and Shaw Heights Middle School rank in Colorado?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is 931st of 993 and Shaw Heights Middle School is 253rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).