Castro Elementary School vs Kepner Beacon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 622 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castro Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students
Kepner Beacon Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Castro Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Kepner Beacon Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 993 | #246 of 262 |
| National rank | #46846 of 50,301 | #14338 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 241 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 10% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Castro Elementary School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •Kepner Beacon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Kepner Beacon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 91.7%).
- •Castro Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
- •Kepner Beacon Middle School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 241.
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 Castro Elementary School better than Kepner Beacon Middle School?
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 Castro Elementary School and Kepner Beacon Middle School?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro Elementary School: 241. Kepner Beacon Middle School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro Elementary School and Kepner Beacon Middle School rank in Colorado?
Castro Elementary School is 926th of 993 and Kepner Beacon Middle School is 246th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).