Colorado Early Colleges Aurora vs Prairie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Aurora · Charter high · Grades 9–12
567 students
Prairie Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,491 students
| Measure | Colorado Early Colleges Aurora Aurora, Colorado | Prairie Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 307 | #224 of 262 |
| National rank | #14978 of 16,910 | #13555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 567 | 1,491 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 1,491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.8 vs 21.4).
- •Colorado Early Colleges Aurora does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Colorado Early Colleges Aurora does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Prairie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 77.1%).
- •Prairie Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 24.7).
- •Prairie Middle School is the larger school with 1,491 students compared with 567.
- •Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is a charter school while Prairie Middle 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 Colorado Early Colleges Aurora better than Prairie Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colorado Early Colleges Aurora and Prairie Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora: 567. Prairie Middle School: 1,491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado Early Colleges Aurora and Prairie Middle School rank in Colorado?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is 276th of 307 and Prairie Middle School is 224th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).