Manning Options School vs Maple Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 213 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manning Options School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
Maple Grove Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Manning Options School Lakewood, Colorado | Maple Grove Elementary School Golden, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 262 | #216 of 993 |
| National rank | #1854 of 15,369 | #15262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 685 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Lakewood | Golden |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manning Options School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 64.3).
- •Manning Options School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Manning Options School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Manning Options School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 13.6%).
- •Maple Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.4).
- •Manning Options School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 390.
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 Manning Options School better than Maple Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Manning Options School ranks higher (77.8 vs 64.3 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 Manning Options School and Maple Grove Elementary School?
About 213 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Golden in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manning Options School: 685. Maple Grove Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manning Options School and Maple Grove Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Manning Options School is 9th of 262 and Maple Grove Elementary School is 216th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).