Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School vs Kepner Beacon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 943 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Kepner Beacon Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School Denver, Colorado | Kepner Beacon Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 993 | #246 of 262 |
| National rank | #44329 of 50,301 | #14338 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 339 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 16.6).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 89.9%).
- •Kepner Beacon Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Kepner Beacon Middle School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 339.
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 Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School better than Kepner Beacon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School ranks higher (20.8 vs 16.6 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 Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School and Kepner Beacon Middle School?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School: 339. Kepner Beacon Middle School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School and Kepner Beacon Middle School rank in Colorado?
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School is 856th of 993 and Kepner Beacon Middle School is 246th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).