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 505 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 32%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,457 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 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
505 students
1,457 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#266 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
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
67
88
Grade 1 Students
91
98
Grade 2 Students
87
100
Grade 3 Students
70
100
Grade 4 Students
95
100
Grade 5 Students
95
120
Grade 6 Students
-
126
Grade 7 Students
-
125
Grade 8 Students
-
125
Grade 9 Students
-
127
Grade 10 Students
-
127
Grade 11 Students
-
112
Grade 12 Students
-
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
17%
14%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
66%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
n/a
