Cole Arts and Science Academy vs Manual Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 783 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
Manual Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | Cole Arts and Science Academy Denver, Colorado | Manual Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #913 of 993 | #173 of 262 |
| National rank | #46523 of 50,301 | #11081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 275 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 28% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manual Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 17.1).
- •Manual Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 4%).
- •Manual Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •Manual Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 83.6%).
- •Cole Arts and Science Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Cole Arts and Science Academy is the larger school with 275 students compared with 257.
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 Manual Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manual Middle School ranks higher (34.0 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 Manual Middle School?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Arts and Science Academy: 275. Manual Middle School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Arts and Science Academy and Manual Middle School rank in Colorado?
Cole Arts and Science Academy is 913th of 993 and Manual Middle School is 173rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).