John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy vs Sunset Ridge PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km 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
Sunset Ridge PK-8
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
449 students
| Measure | John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy Westminster, Colorado | Sunset Ridge PK-8 Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #931 of 993 | #935 of 993 |
| National rank | #47072 of 50,301 | #47151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 354 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.1 vs 16.0).
- •Sunset Ridge PK-8 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 87.8%).
- •John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.4).
- •Sunset Ridge PK-8 is the larger school with 449 students compared with 354.
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 Sunset Ridge PK-8?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy and Sunset Ridge PK-8?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy: 354. Sunset Ridge PK-8: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy and Sunset Ridge PK-8 rank in Colorado?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is 931st of 993 and Sunset Ridge PK-8 is 935th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).