Manning Options School vs Prospect Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km 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
Prospect Valley Elementary School
Wheat Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students
| Measure | Manning Options School Lakewood, Colorado | Prospect Valley Elementary School Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 262 | #142 of 993 |
| National rank | #1854 of 15,369 | #11817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 685 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 58% |
| city | Lakewood | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manning Options School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 69.3).
- •Manning Options School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Manning Options School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Manning Options School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 29.3%).
- •Prospect Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.4).
- •Manning Options School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 583.
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 Prospect Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Manning Options School ranks higher (77.8 vs 69.3 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 Prospect Valley Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manning Options School: 685. Prospect Valley Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manning Options School and Prospect Valley Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Manning Options School is 9th of 262 and Prospect Valley Elementary School is 142nd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).