Meridian Elementary School vs. Prospect Ridge Academy
Should I attend Meridian Elementary School or Prospect Ridge Academy? 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
Meridian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Prospect Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meridian Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,463 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prospect Ridge Academy 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 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
549 students
1,463 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#221 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
97
88
Grade 1 Students
79
98
Grade 2 Students
95
100
Grade 3 Students
97
100
Grade 4 Students
90
100
Grade 5 Students
91
125
Grade 6 Students
-
130
Grade 7 Students
-
129
Grade 8 Students
-
129
Grade 9 Students
-
123
Grade 10 Students
-
125
Grade 11 Students
-
114
Grade 12 Students
-
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
65%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
n/a