Metropolitan Arts Academy vs Orchard Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metropolitan Arts Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
302 students
Orchard Park Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
531 students
| Measure | Metropolitan Arts Academy Denver, Colorado | Orchard Park Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 993 | #842 of 993 |
| National rank | #45168 of 50,301 | #43919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 302 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 19.5).
- •Orchard Park Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Metropolitan Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Orchard Park Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Orchard Park Academy is the larger school with 531 students compared with 302.
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 Metropolitan Arts Academy better than Orchard Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Park Academy ranks higher (21.5 vs 19.5 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 Metropolitan Arts Academy and Orchard Park Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metropolitan Arts Academy: 302. Orchard Park Academy: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metropolitan Arts Academy and Orchard Park Academy rank in Colorado?
Metropolitan Arts Academy is 876th of 993 and Orchard Park Academy is 842nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).