Altitude Elementary School vs Fox Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altitude Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
758 students
Fox Ridge Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students
| Measure | Altitude Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Fox Ridge Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 993 | #36 of 262 |
| National rank | #12404 of 50,301 | #3915 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 758 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altitude Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 67.4).
- •Altitude Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Altitude Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Altitude Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 17.9%).
- •Altitude Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.6).
- •Fox Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 966 students compared with 758.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altitude Elementary School better than Fox Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Altitude Elementary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 67.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altitude Elementary School and Fox Ridge Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altitude Elementary School: 758. Fox Ridge Middle School: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altitude Elementary School and Fox Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Altitude Elementary School is 149th of 993 and Fox Ridge Middle School is 36th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).