Rodger Quist Middle School vs Shadow Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rodger Quist Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Rodger Quist Middle School Thornton, Colorado | Shadow Ridge Middle School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 262 | #193 of 262 |
| National rank | #10652 of 15,369 | #11909 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 855 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rodger Quist Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 30.1).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 57.4%).
- •Shadow Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.6).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 632.
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 Rodger Quist Middle School better than Shadow Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rodger Quist Middle School ranks higher (36.0 vs 30.1 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 Rodger Quist Middle School and Shadow Ridge Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rodger Quist Middle School: 855. Shadow Ridge Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rodger Quist Middle School and Shadow Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Rodger Quist Middle School is 163rd of 262 and Shadow Ridge Middle School is 193rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).