Oberon Middle School vs Van Arsdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oberon Middle School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Van Arsdale Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Oberon Middle School Arvada, Colorado | Van Arsdale Elementary School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 262 | #230 of 993 |
| National rank | #6719 of 15,369 | #16216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 704 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Arsdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 54.3).
- •Van Arsdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Van Arsdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Van Arsdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 28.3%).
- •Van Arsdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.6).
- •Oberon Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 492.
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 Oberon Middle School better than Van Arsdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Arsdale Elementary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 54.3 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 Oberon Middle School and Van Arsdale Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oberon Middle School: 704. Van Arsdale Elementary School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oberon Middle School and Van Arsdale Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Oberon Middle School is 89th of 262 and Van Arsdale Elementary School is 230th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).