Central Elementary School vs Kearney Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 708 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Commerce City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
421 students
Kearney Middle School
Commerce City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
397 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Commerce City, Colorado | Kearney Middle School Commerce City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 993 | #243 of 262 |
| National rank | #49120 of 50,301 | #14271 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 421 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 12% |
| city | Commerce City | Commerce City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearney Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 11.2).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Kearney Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 90.5%).
- •Kearney Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.5).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 397.
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 Central Elementary School better than Kearney Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kearney Middle School ranks higher (17.0 vs 11.2 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 Central Elementary School and Kearney Middle School?
About 708 m in a straight line, between Commerce City and Commerce City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 421. Kearney Middle School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Kearney Middle School rank in Colorado?
Central Elementary School is 982nd of 993 and Kearney Middle School is 243rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).