Meiklejohn Elementary vs Oberon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meiklejohn Elementary
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Oberon Middle School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Meiklejohn Elementary Arvada, Colorado | Oberon Middle School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 993 | #89 of 262 |
| National rank | #5797 of 50,301 | #6719 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.1% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 40% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meiklejohn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 54.3).
- •Meiklejohn Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 40%).
- •Meiklejohn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Meiklejohn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.1% vs 28.3%).
- •Meiklejohn Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.6).
- •Oberon Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 521.
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 Meiklejohn Elementary better than Oberon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meiklejohn Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 54.3 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 Meiklejohn Elementary and Oberon Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meiklejohn Elementary: 521. Oberon Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meiklejohn Elementary and Oberon Middle School rank in Colorado?
Meiklejohn Elementary is 50th of 993 and Oberon Middle School is 89th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).