Aurora Science & Tech Middle School vs Isabella Bird Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 810 m 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
Isabella Bird Community School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Aurora Science & Tech Middle School Aurora, Colorado | Isabella Bird Community School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 262 | #241 of 993 |
| National rank | #10659 of 15,369 | #16847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 448 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Aurora | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isabella Bird Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 35.9).
- •Isabella Bird Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 85.7%).
- •Aurora Science & Tech Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.0).
- •Isabella Bird Community School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 448.
- •Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is a charter school while Isabella Bird Community 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 Isabella Bird Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Isabella Bird Community School ranks higher (61.9 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 Isabella Bird Community School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School: 448. Isabella Bird Community School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Science & Tech Middle School and Isabella Bird Community School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is 164th of 262 and Isabella Bird Community School is 241st of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).