Del Mar Academy vs Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 11 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
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
960 students
| Measure | Del Mar Academy Aurora, Colorado | Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #990 of 993 | #747 of 993 |
| National rank | #49570 of 50,301 | #40002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 950 | 960 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 25% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 9.5).
- •Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory does better on math proficiency (25% vs 7%).
- •Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 14%).
- •Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 82.5%).
- •Del Mar Academy does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.4).
- •Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is the larger school with 960 students compared with 950.
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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory ranks higher (27.7 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Academy: 950. Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory: 960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Academy and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory rank in Colorado?
Del Mar Academy is 990th of 993 and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is 747th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).