Compass Academy vs Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Academy
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
223 students
| Measure | Compass Academy Denver, Colorado | Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 262 | #64 of 262 |
| National rank | #14433 of 15,369 | #5259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 200 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 37% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 16.0).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 6%).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 16%).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 91.5%).
- •Compass Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.9).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 200.
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 Compass Academy better than Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School ranks higher (61.0 vs 16.0 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 Compass Academy and Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Academy: 200. Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Academy and Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School rank in Colorado?
Compass Academy is 247th of 262 and Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is 64th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).