Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School vs Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 559 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
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
411 students
| Measure | Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 993 | #255 of 262 |
| National rank | #44329 of 50,301 | #14857 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 339 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 8% |
| 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 12.5).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 8%).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 91.7%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.4).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood is the larger school with 411 students compared with 339.
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School is a public school while Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood?
On the Success Index (US), Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School ranks higher (20.8 vs 12.5 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood?
About 559 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School: 339. Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School and Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood rank in Colorado?
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School is 856th of 993 and Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood is 255th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).