Silver Hills Middle School vs Westgate Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silver Hills Middle School
Northglenn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
Westgate Community School
Thornton · Charter other · Grades K–12
540 students
| Measure | Silver Hills Middle School Northglenn, Colorado | Westgate Community School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #215 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #13107 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 965 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 31% |
| city | Northglenn | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westgate Community School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 20%).
- •Westgate Community School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Westgate Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 68.8%).
- •Silver Hills Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.0).
- •Silver Hills Middle School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 540.
- •Silver Hills Middle School is a public school while Westgate Community School 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 Silver Hills Middle School better than Westgate Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Silver Hills Middle School and Westgate Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Northglenn and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Silver Hills Middle School: 965. Westgate Community School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Silver Hills Middle School and Westgate Community School rank in Colorado?
Silver Hills Middle School is 215th of 262 and Westgate Community School is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).