Columbia Middle School vs Meadowood Child Development Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
Meadowood Child Development Center
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–PK
166 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Aurora, Colorado | Meadowood Child Development Center Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #230 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #13769 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 636 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 55.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 18% | – |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowood Child Development Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 75.6%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 55.3).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 166.
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 Columbia Middle School better than Meadowood Child Development Center?
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 Columbia Middle School and Meadowood Child Development Center?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 636. Meadowood Child Development Center: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Meadowood Child Development Center rank in Colorado?
Columbia Middle School is 230th of 262 and Meadowood Child Development Center is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).