Compass Academy vs Rocky Mountain Prep Federal
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 734 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Academy
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
376 students
| Measure | Compass Academy Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep Federal Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 262 | #234 of 262 |
| National rank | #14433 of 15,369 | #13887 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 200 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 17% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Federal scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 16.0).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Federal does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Federal does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Federal does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 91.5%).
- •Compass Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.7).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Federal is the larger school with 376 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Federal?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Mountain Prep Federal ranks higher (19.4 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Federal?
About 734 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Academy: 200. Rocky Mountain Prep Federal: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Academy and Rocky Mountain Prep Federal rank in Colorado?
Compass Academy is 247th of 262 and Rocky Mountain Prep Federal is 234th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).