Sierra Elementary School vs. Meiklejohn Elementary School
Should I attend Sierra Elementary School or Meiklejohn 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
Sierra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Meiklejohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
445 students
469 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#143 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
77
Grade 1 Students
68
72
Grade 2 Students
75
75
Grade 3 Students
77
78
Grade 4 Students
83
72
Grade 5 Students
72
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
5%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
85%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
