Bear Valley International School vs Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
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.
Bear Valley International School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
Denver · Public other · Grades 1–12
670 students
| Measure | Bear Valley International School Denver, Colorado | Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #166 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #10721 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–12 |
| Students | 313 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Valley International School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Bear Valley International School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Bear Valley International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 82.1%).
- •Bear Valley International School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.6).
- •Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is the larger school with 670 students compared with 313.
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 Bear Valley International School better than Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bear Valley International School and Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Valley International School: 313. Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Valley International School and Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy rank in Colorado?
Bear Valley International School is 166th of 262 and Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).