Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School vs Vega Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Vega Collegiate Academy
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
583 students
| Measure | Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Vega Collegiate Academy Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 993 | #983 of 993 |
| National rank | #48938 of 50,301 | #49185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 380 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.8 vs 11.0).
- •Vega Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Vega Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 97.8%).
- •Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 22.4).
- •Vega Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 583 students compared with 380.
- •Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School is a public school while Vega Collegiate Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School better than Vega Collegiate Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School and Vega Collegiate Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School: 380. Vega Collegiate Academy: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School and Vega Collegiate Academy rank in Colorado?
Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School is 977th of 993 and Vega Collegiate Academy is 983rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).