Maxwell Elementary School vs McGlone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
McGlone Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students
| Measure | Maxwell Elementary School Denver, Colorado | McGlone Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #975 of 993 | #946 of 993 |
| National rank | #48647 of 50,301 | #47650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 638 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 13% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGlone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 12.6).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •McGlone Academy does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •McGlone Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 92.9%).
- •McGlone Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.4).
- •McGlone Academy is the larger school with 842 students compared with 638.
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 Maxwell Elementary School better than McGlone Academy?
On the Success Index (US), McGlone Academy ranks higher (15.0 vs 12.6 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 Maxwell Elementary School and McGlone Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Elementary School: 638. McGlone Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Elementary School and McGlone Academy rank in Colorado?
Maxwell Elementary School is 975th of 993 and McGlone Academy is 946th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).