Mountain Vista Elementary School vs Thunder Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Vista Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
Thunder Ridge Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,106 students
| Measure | Mountain Vista Elementary School Centennial, Colorado | Thunder Ridge Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 993 | #103 of 262 |
| National rank | #18346 of 50,301 | #7656 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 1,106 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 1,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | Centennial | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Vista Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 50.0).
- •Mountain Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Mountain Vista Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Mountain Vista Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 37%).
- •Mountain Vista Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •Thunder Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 568.
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 Mountain Vista Elementary School better than Thunder Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Vista Elementary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 50.0 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 Mountain Vista Elementary School and Thunder Ridge Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Centennial and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Vista Elementary School: 568. Thunder Ridge Middle School: 1,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Vista Elementary School and Thunder Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Mountain Vista Elementary School is 272nd of 993 and Thunder Ridge Middle School is 103rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).