Columbian Elementary School vs Skinner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 744 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbian Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
171 students
Skinner Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
673 students
| Measure | Columbian Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Skinner Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #859 of 993 | #90 of 262 |
| National rank | #44580 of 50,301 | #6727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 171 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 39% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skinner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 20.4).
- •Skinner Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Skinner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Skinner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 86.5%).
- •Columbian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.8).
- •Skinner Middle School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 171.
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 Columbian Elementary School better than Skinner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Skinner Middle School ranks higher (54.3 vs 20.4 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 Columbian Elementary School and Skinner Middle School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbian Elementary School: 171. Skinner Middle School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbian Elementary School and Skinner Middle School rank in Colorado?
Columbian Elementary School is 859th of 993 and Skinner Middle School is 90th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).