Del Mar Academy vs S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 78 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
S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
932 students
| Measure | Del Mar Academy Aurora, Colorado | S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #990 of 993 | #533 of 993 |
| National rank | #49570 of 50,301 | #30779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 950 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 37% |
| city | Aurora | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 9.5).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 14%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 82.5%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.2).
- •Del Mar Academy is the larger school with 950 students compared with 932.
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 S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy ranks higher (41.8 vs 9.5 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 Del Mar Academy and S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Academy: 950. S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Academy and S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy rank in Colorado?
Del Mar Academy is 990th of 993 and S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy is 533rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).