S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy vs West Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
932 students
West Ridge Academy
Greeley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
329 students
| Measure | S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy Greeley, Colorado | West Ridge Academy Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 993 | #376 of 993 |
| National rank | #30779 of 50,301 | #23447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 932 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Ridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 41.8).
- •West Ridge Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •West Ridge Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 52.3%).
- •West Ridge Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.0).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy is the larger school with 932 students compared with 329.
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy is a public school while West Ridge Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy better than West Ridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), West Ridge Academy ranks higher (52.5 vs 41.8 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 S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy and West Ridge Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy: 932. West Ridge Academy: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy and West Ridge Academy rank in Colorado?
S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy is 533rd of 993 and West Ridge Academy is 376th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).