Iowa Elementary School vs Mrachek 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.
Iowa Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Mrachek Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
| Measure | Iowa Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Mrachek Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #933 of 993 | #260 of 262 |
| National rank | #47130 of 50,301 | #15127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iowa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 9.6).
- •Iowa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Iowa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Iowa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 82.7%).
- •Iowa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.3).
- •Mrachek Middle School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 502.
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 Iowa Elementary School better than Mrachek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Iowa Elementary School ranks higher (16.0 vs 9.6 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 Iowa Elementary School and Mrachek Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa Elementary School: 502. Mrachek Middle School: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa Elementary School and Mrachek Middle School rank in Colorado?
Iowa Elementary School is 933rd of 993 and Mrachek Middle School is 260th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).