Colorado STEM Academy vs Orchard Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colorado STEM Academy
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
415 students
Orchard Park Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
531 students
| Measure | Colorado STEM Academy Westminster, Colorado | Orchard Park Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 993 | #842 of 993 |
| National rank | #21428 of 50,301 | #43919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 415 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 22% |
| city | Westminster | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colorado STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 21.5).
- •Colorado STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Colorado STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Colorado STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 89.1%).
- •Orchard Park Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.8).
- •Orchard Park Academy is the larger school with 531 students compared with 415.
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 STEM Academy better than Orchard Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Colorado STEM Academy ranks higher (55.3 vs 21.5 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 Colorado STEM Academy and Orchard Park Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado STEM Academy: 415. Orchard Park Academy: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado STEM Academy and Orchard Park Academy rank in Colorado?
Colorado STEM Academy is 332nd of 993 and Orchard Park Academy is 842nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).