North Mor Elementary School vs Thornton Middle 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.
North Mor Elementary School
Northglenn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
Thornton Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | North Mor Elementary School Northglenn, Colorado | Thornton Middle School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #870 of 993 | #256 of 262 |
| National rank | #44847 of 50,301 | #14860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 304 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | Northglenn | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Mor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 12.5).
- •North Mor Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •North Mor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •North Mor Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 84.2%).
- •North Mor Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.4).
- •Thornton Middle School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 304.
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 Mor Elementary School better than Thornton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Mor Elementary School ranks higher (20.0 vs 12.5 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 Mor Elementary School and Thornton Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Northglenn and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Mor Elementary School: 304. Thornton Middle School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Mor Elementary School and Thornton Middle School rank in Colorado?
North Mor Elementary School is 870th of 993 and Thornton Middle School is 256th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).