Eastridge Community Elementary School vs Prairie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastridge Community Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
716 students
Prairie Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,491 students
| Measure | Eastridge Community Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Prairie Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 993 | #224 of 262 |
| National rank | #40142 of 50,301 | #13555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 716 | 1,491 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 1,491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastridge Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 21.4).
- •Eastridge Community Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Eastridge Community Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Eastridge Community Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 68.3%).
- •Prairie Middle School is the larger school with 1,491 students compared with 716.
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 Eastridge Community Elementary School better than Prairie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastridge Community Elementary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 21.4 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 Eastridge Community Elementary School and Prairie Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastridge Community Elementary School: 716. Prairie Middle School: 1,491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastridge Community Elementary School and Prairie Middle School rank in Colorado?
Eastridge Community Elementary School is 750th of 993 and Prairie Middle School is 224th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).