Little Elementary School vs Mandalay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
Mandalay Middle School
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
| Measure | Little Elementary School Arvada, Colorado | Mandalay Middle School Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #726 of 993 | #98 of 262 |
| National rank | #39134 of 50,301 | #7217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 310 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| city | Arvada | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mandalay Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 29.1).
- •Mandalay Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Mandalay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Mandalay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 65.2%).
- •Little Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.0).
- •Mandalay Middle School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 310.
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 Little Elementary School better than Mandalay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mandalay Middle School ranks higher (51.9 vs 29.1 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 Little Elementary School and Mandalay Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Elementary School: 310. Mandalay Middle School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Elementary School and Mandalay Middle School rank in Colorado?
Little Elementary School is 726th of 993 and Mandalay Middle School is 98th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).