Mapleton Early Career Preparation vs Meadow Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
Meadow Community School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
378 students
| Measure | Mapleton Early Career Preparation Thornton, Colorado | Meadow Community School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 307 | #939 of 993 |
| National rank | #15667 of 16,910 | #47356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 306 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mapleton Early Career Preparation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 15.6).
- •Meadow Community School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Mapleton Early Career Preparation does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Mapleton Early Career Preparation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 74.9%).
- •Meadow Community School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.4).
- •Meadow Community School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 306.
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 Mapleton Early Career Preparation better than Meadow Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Mapleton Early Career Preparation ranks higher (17.6 vs 15.6 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 Mapleton Early Career Preparation and Meadow Community School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation: 306. Meadow Community School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mapleton Early Career Preparation and Meadow Community School rank in Colorado?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation is 293rd of 307 and Meadow Community School is 939th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).