Carmody Middle School vs Dunstan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmody Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
Dunstan Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students
| Measure | Carmody Middle School Lakewood, Colorado | Dunstan Middle School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 262 | #88 of 262 |
| National rank | #10302 of 15,369 | #6674 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 550 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunstan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 37.8).
- •Dunstan Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Dunstan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Dunstan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 51.8%).
- •Carmody Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.6).
- •Dunstan Middle School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 550.
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 Carmody Middle School better than Dunstan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunstan Middle School ranks higher (54.4 vs 37.8 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 Carmody Middle School and Dunstan Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmody Middle School: 550. Dunstan Middle School: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmody Middle School and Dunstan Middle School rank in Colorado?
Carmody Middle School is 156th of 262 and Dunstan Middle School is 88th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).