Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 vs Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edna and John W. Mosley P-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
994 students
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
960 students
| Measure | Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 Aurora, Colorado | Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #949 of 993 | #747 of 993 |
| National rank | #47733 of 50,301 | #40002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 994 | 960 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 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 14.8).
- •Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory does better on math proficiency (25% vs 13%).
- •Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 82%).
- •Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.4).
- •Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 is the larger school with 994 students compared with 960.
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 Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 better than Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory ranks higher (27.7 vs 14.8 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 Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edna and John W. Mosley P-8: 994. Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory: 960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory rank in Colorado?
Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 is 949th of 993 and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is 747th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).