Morey Middle School vs Polaris Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morey Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
Polaris Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
350 students
| Measure | Morey Middle School Denver, Colorado | Polaris Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 262 | #9 of 993 |
| National rank | #3921 of 15,369 | #2630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 479 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 94% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polaris Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 67.4).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 54%).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 66%).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 29%).
- •Morey Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.6).
- •Morey Middle School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 350.
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 Morey Middle School better than Polaris Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Polaris Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 67.4 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 Morey Middle School and Polaris Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morey Middle School: 479. Polaris Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morey Middle School and Polaris Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Morey Middle School is 37th of 262 and Polaris Elementary School is 9th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).