Sky Vista Middle School vs Thunder Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sky Vista Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
969 students
Thunder Ridge Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,106 students
| Measure | Sky Vista Middle School Aurora, Colorado | Thunder Ridge Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 262 | #103 of 262 |
| National rank | #8046 of 15,369 | #7656 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 969 | 1,106 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 1,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 48.2).
- •Thunder Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Sky Vista Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Sky Vista Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 37%).
- •Thunder Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.9).
- •Thunder Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 969.
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 Sky Vista Middle School better than Thunder Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Ridge Middle School ranks higher (50.0 vs 48.2 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 Sky Vista Middle School and Thunder Ridge Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sky Vista Middle School: 969. Thunder Ridge Middle School: 1,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sky Vista Middle School and Thunder Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Sky Vista Middle School is 109th of 262 and Thunder Ridge Middle School is 103rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).