Clyde Miller K-8 vs Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde Miller K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
| Measure | Clyde Miller K-8 Aurora, Colorado | Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #981 of 993 | #226 of 307 |
| National rank | #49086 of 50,301 | #12329 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 466 | 2,045 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 2,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 34% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 11.3).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory does better on math proficiency (34% vs 11%).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 88.2%).
- •Clyde Miller K-8 does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.3).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 466.
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 Clyde Miller K-8 better than Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks higher (34.4 vs 11.3 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 Clyde Miller K-8 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clyde Miller K-8: 466. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory: 2,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clyde Miller K-8 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory rank in Colorado?
Clyde Miller K-8 is 981st of 993 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 226th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).