Dakota Valley Elementary School vs Sky Vista Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Sky Vista Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
969 students
| Measure | Dakota Valley Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Sky Vista Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 993 | #109 of 262 |
| National rank | #28023 of 50,301 | #8046 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 969 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 969 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sky Vista Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 45.8).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Sky Vista Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Sky Vista Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 39.4%).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.9).
- •Sky Vista Middle School is the larger school with 969 students compared with 571.
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 Dakota Valley Elementary School better than Sky Vista Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sky Vista Middle School ranks higher (48.2 vs 45.8 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 Dakota Valley Elementary School and Sky Vista Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Valley Elementary School: 571. Sky Vista Middle School: 969. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Valley Elementary School and Sky Vista Middle School rank in Colorado?
Dakota Valley Elementary School is 473rd of 993 and Sky Vista Middle School is 109th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).