North Arvada Middle School vs Secrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Arvada Middle School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
Secrest Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
| Measure | North Arvada Middle School Arvada, Colorado | Secrest Elementary School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 262 | #693 of 993 |
| National rank | #12751 of 15,369 | #37755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Secrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 25.6).
- •Secrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Secrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Secrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 66.8%).
- •Secrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.8).
- •North Arvada Middle School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 334.
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 North Arvada Middle School better than Secrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Secrest Elementary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 25.6 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 North Arvada Middle School and Secrest Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Arvada Middle School: 464. Secrest Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Arvada Middle School and Secrest Elementary School rank in Colorado?
North Arvada Middle School is 208th of 262 and Secrest Elementary School is 693rd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).