Cole Arts and Science Academy vs DSST: Cole Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 239 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Arts and Science Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
DSST: Cole Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
| Measure | Cole Arts and Science Academy Denver, Colorado | DSST: Cole Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #913 of 993 | #231 of 262 |
| National rank | #46523 of 50,301 | #13789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 275 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 10% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Cole Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 17.1).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Cole Arts and Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 86.2%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 275.
- •Cole Arts and Science Academy is a public school while DSST: Cole Middle School 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 Cole Arts and Science Academy better than DSST: Cole Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cole Middle School ranks higher (19.9 vs 17.1 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 Cole Arts and Science Academy and DSST: Cole Middle School?
About 239 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Arts and Science Academy: 275. DSST: Cole Middle School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Arts and Science Academy and DSST: Cole Middle School rank in Colorado?
Cole Arts and Science Academy is 913th of 993 and DSST: Cole Middle School is 231st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).