Aurora Central Campus vs Del Mar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Central Campus
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–12
2,468 students
Del Mar Academy
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
950 students
| Measure | Aurora Central Campus Aurora, Colorado | Del Mar Academy Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #990 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #49570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 2,468 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 2,468 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 7% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar Academy does better on math proficiency (7% vs 5%).
- •Aurora Central Campus does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 14%).
- •Del Mar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 89.3%).
- •Aurora Central Campus does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.2).
- •Aurora Central Campus is the larger school with 2,468 students compared with 950.
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 Aurora Central Campus better than Del Mar Academy?
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 Aurora Central Campus and Del Mar Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Central Campus: 2,468. Del Mar Academy: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Central Campus and Del Mar Academy rank in Colorado?
Aurora Central Campus is unranked and Del Mar Academy is 990th of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).