Meridian Elementary School vs. Prospect Ridge Academy
Should you attend Meridian Elementary School or Prospect Ridge Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 525 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 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,478 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
525 students
1,478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
77 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#227 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
35-39%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
88
Grade 1 Students
67
100
Grade 2 Students
105
100
Grade 3 Students
92
100
Grade 4 Students
81
100
Grade 5 Students
92
125
Grade 6 Students
-
125
Grade 7 Students
-
126
Grade 8 Students
-
127
Grade 9 Students
-
130
Grade 10 Students
-
119
Grade 11 Students
-
129
Grade 12 Students
-
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
15%
% Hispanic
20%
13%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
64%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%