Aurora Highlands K-8 vs Milliken Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Highlands K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
472 students
Milliken Elementary School
Milliken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Aurora Highlands K-8 Aurora, Colorado | Milliken Elementary School Milliken, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 993 | #761 of 993 |
| National rank | #26868 of 50,301 | #40864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 472 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 21% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| city | Aurora | Milliken |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 26.3).
- •Milliken Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 61%).
- •Milliken Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.2).
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 Highlands K-8 better than Milliken Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Highlands K-8 ranks higher (47.4 vs 26.3 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 Aurora Highlands K-8 and Milliken Elementary School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Milliken in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Highlands K-8: 472. Milliken Elementary School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Highlands K-8 and Milliken Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Highlands K-8 is 447th of 993 and Milliken Elementary School is 761st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).