Meiklejohn Elementary School vs. Sierra Elementary School
Should I attend Meiklejohn Elementary School or Sierra Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Meiklejohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sierra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Overview
Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meiklejohn Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
469 students
445 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#324 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
70
Grade 1 Students
72
68
Grade 2 Students
75
75
Grade 3 Students
78
77
Grade 4 Students
72
83
Grade 5 Students
95
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
90%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%