Independence Elementary School vs Laredo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 858 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Laredo Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Laredo Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #756 of 993 | #144 of 262 |
| National rank | #40522 of 50,301 | #9559 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 846 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 35% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laredo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 26.8).
- •Laredo Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Laredo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Laredo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 64.7%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.0).
- •Laredo Middle School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 439.
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 Independence Elementary School better than Laredo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Laredo Middle School ranks higher (41.2 vs 26.8 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 Independence Elementary School and Laredo Middle School?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary School: 439. Laredo Middle School: 846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary School and Laredo Middle School rank in Colorado?
Independence Elementary School is 756th of 993 and Laredo Middle School is 144th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).