Adams City Middle School vs Community Leadership Academy
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.
Adams City Middle School
Commerce City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
296 students
Community Leadership Academy
Commerce City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
| Measure | Adams City Middle School Commerce City, Colorado | Community Leadership Academy Commerce City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 262 | #601 of 993 |
| National rank | #14154 of 15,369 | #34161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 36% |
| city | Commerce City | Commerce City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 17.6).
- •Community Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 8%).
- •Community Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 21%).
- •Community Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 90.9%).
- •Adams City Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 26.3).
- •Community Leadership Academy is the larger school with 316 students compared with 296.
- •Adams City Middle School is a public school while Community Leadership 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 Adams City Middle School better than Community Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Community Leadership Academy ranks higher (36.7 vs 17.6 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 Adams City Middle School and Community Leadership Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Commerce City and Commerce City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams City Middle School: 296. Community Leadership Academy: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams City Middle School and Community Leadership Academy rank in Colorado?
Adams City Middle School is 239th of 262 and Community Leadership Academy is 601st of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).