Del Mar Academy vs East Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Mar Academy
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
950 students
East Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Del Mar Academy Aurora, Colorado | East Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #990 of 993 | #261 of 262 |
| National rank | #49570 of 50,301 | #15208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 950 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 13% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.5 vs 8.4).
- •East Middle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7%).
- •East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Del Mar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 92.1%).
- •Del Mar Academy does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 26.4).
- •Del Mar Academy is the larger school with 950 students compared with 634.
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 Del Mar Academy better than East Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar Academy ranks higher (9.5 vs 8.4 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 Del Mar Academy and East Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Academy: 950. East Middle School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Academy and East Middle School rank in Colorado?
Del Mar Academy is 990th of 993 and East Middle School is 261st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).