Rodger Quist Middle School vs West Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 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
West Ridge Elementary
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Rodger Quist Middle School Thornton, Colorado | West Ridge Elementary Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 262 | #291 of 993 |
| National rank | #10652 of 15,369 | #19326 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 855 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 45% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 36.0).
- •West Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •West Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 39%).
- •West Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.6).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 690.
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 West Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Ridge Elementary ranks higher (58.4 vs 36.0 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 Rodger Quist Middle School and West Ridge Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rodger Quist Middle School: 855. West Ridge Elementary: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rodger Quist Middle School and West Ridge Elementary rank in Colorado?
Rodger Quist Middle School is 163rd of 262 and West Ridge Elementary is 291st of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).