Arrowhead Elementary School vs Columbia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Columbia Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Columbia Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 993 | #230 of 262 |
| National rank | #35891 of 50,301 | #13769 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 499 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arrowhead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 20.0).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 75.6%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.7).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 499.
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 Arrowhead Elementary School better than Columbia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arrowhead Elementary School ranks higher (34.0 vs 20.0 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 Arrowhead Elementary School and Columbia Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Elementary School: 499. Columbia Middle School: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Elementary School and Columbia Middle School rank in Colorado?
Arrowhead Elementary School is 650th of 993 and Columbia Middle School is 230th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).