Aurora Science & Tech Middle School vs Crawford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
Aurora · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
448 students
Crawford Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
| Measure | Aurora Science & Tech Middle School Aurora, Colorado | Crawford Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 262 | #988 of 993 |
| National rank | #10659 of 15,369 | #49518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 448 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 10% |
| Math proficiency | – | 13% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Science & Tech Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 9.7).
- •Aurora Science & Tech Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 97.7%).
- •Aurora Science & Tech Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.8).
- •Crawford Elementary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 448.
- •Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is a charter school while Crawford Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Science & Tech Middle School better than Crawford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Science & Tech Middle School ranks higher (35.9 vs 9.7 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 Science & Tech Middle School and Crawford Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School: 448. Crawford Elementary School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Science & Tech Middle School and Crawford Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is 164th of 262 and Crawford Elementary School is 988th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).