American Academy vs Castle Rock Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Academy
Castle Pines · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
2,803 students
Castle Rock Middle School
Castle Rock · Public middle · Grades 7–8
660 students
| Measure | American Academy Castle Pines, Colorado | Castle Rock Middle School Castle Rock, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 993 | #107 of 262 |
| National rank | #10558 of 50,301 | #7968 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,803 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 2,803 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 33% |
| city | Castle Pines | Castle Rock |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 48.5).
- •American Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 33%).
- •American Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •American Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 25.9%).
- •Castle Rock Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.7).
- •American Academy is the larger school with 2,803 students compared with 660.
- •American Academy is a charter school while Castle Rock Middle School is a public 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 American Academy better than Castle Rock Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), American Academy ranks higher (71.0 vs 48.5 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 American Academy and Castle Rock Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Castle Pines and Castle Rock in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Academy: 2,803. Castle Rock Middle School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Academy and Castle Rock Middle School rank in Colorado?
American Academy is 122nd of 993 and Castle Rock Middle School is 107th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).