Altura Elementary School vs East Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 956 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altura Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
East Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Altura Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | East Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #993 of 993 | #261 of 262 |
| National rank | #49964 of 50,301 | #15208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 527 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 13% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.5 vs 8.4).
- •East Middle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 5%).
- •East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 13%).
- •East Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 93.4%).
- •Altura Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 26.4).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 527.
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 Altura Elementary School better than East Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Altura Elementary School and East Middle School?
About 956 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altura Elementary School: 527. East Middle School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altura Elementary School and East Middle School rank in Colorado?
Altura Elementary School is 993rd of 993 and East Middle School is 261st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).