Aurora Science & Tech Middle School vs DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 3.4 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
DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
| Measure | Aurora Science & Tech Middle School Aurora, Colorado | DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 262 | #93 of 262 |
| National rank | #10659 of 15,369 | #6870 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 448 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Aurora | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 35.9).
- •DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 85.7%).
- •DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 448.
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 DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School ranks higher (53.6 vs 35.9 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 DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School: 448. DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Science & Tech Middle School and DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is 164th of 262 and DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School is 93rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).