Rodger Quist Middle School vs Westlake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 11 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
Westlake Middle School
Broomfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
853 students
| Measure | Rodger Quist Middle School Thornton, Colorado | Westlake Middle School Broomfield, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 262 | #48 of 262 |
| National rank | #10652 of 15,369 | #4408 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 855 | 853 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 853 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 55% |
| city | Thornton | Broomfield |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 36.0).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 38.6%).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.0).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 853.
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 Westlake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake Middle School ranks higher (64.9 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 Westlake Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Broomfield in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rodger Quist Middle School: 855. Westlake Middle School: 853. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rodger Quist Middle School and Westlake Middle School rank in Colorado?
Rodger Quist Middle School is 163rd of 262 and Westlake Middle School is 48th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).