Aurora Hills Middle School vs Prairie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Hills Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Prairie Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,491 students
| Measure | Aurora Hills Middle School Aurora, Colorado | Prairie Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 262 | #224 of 262 |
| National rank | #15005 of 15,369 | #13555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 821 | 1,491 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 17% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 11.0).
- •Prairie Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Prairie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 16%).
- •Prairie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 85.9%).
- •Prairie Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
- •Prairie Middle School is the larger school with 1,491 students compared with 821.
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 Hills Middle School better than Prairie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Middle School ranks higher (21.4 vs 11.0 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 Aurora Hills Middle School and Prairie Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Hills Middle School: 821. Prairie Middle School: 1,491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Hills Middle School and Prairie Middle School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Hills Middle School is 257th of 262 and Prairie Middle School is 224th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).