Compass Academy vs Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 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
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
Denver · Public other · Grades 1–12
670 students
| Measure | Compass Academy Denver, Colorado | Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #247 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #14433 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–12 |
| Students | 200 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 22% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 16%).
- •Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 91.5%).
- •Compass Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.6).
- •Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is the larger school with 670 students compared with 200.
- •Compass Academy is a charter school while Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is a public 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 Compass Academy better than Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Compass Academy and Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Academy: 200. Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Academy and Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy rank in Colorado?
Compass Academy is 247th of 262 and Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).