Columbia Middle School vs Vassar Elementary School
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
Vassar Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Aurora, Colorado | Vassar Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 262 | #764 of 993 |
| National rank | #13769 of 15,369 | #40964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 636 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vassar Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 20.0).
- •Vassar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Vassar Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Vassar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 75.6%).
- •Vassar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.7).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 500.
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 Vassar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vassar Elementary School ranks higher (26.2 vs 20.0 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 Columbia Middle School and Vassar Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 636. Vassar Elementary School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Vassar Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Columbia Middle School is 230th of 262 and Vassar Elementary School is 764th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).