Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts 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 Expeditionary School of the Arts
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
Meadow Community School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
378 students
| Measure | Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts Thornton, Colorado | Meadow Community School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 307 | #939 of 993 |
| National rank | #15463 of 16,910 | #47356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 393 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 15.6).
- •Meadow Community School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 74.9%).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.2).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is the larger school with 393 students compared with 378.
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 Expeditionary School of the Arts better than Meadow Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts ranks higher (18.9 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 Expeditionary School of the Arts and Meadow Community School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts: 393. Meadow Community School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts and Meadow Community School rank in Colorado?
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is 289th of 307 and Meadow Community School is 939th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).