Creativity Challenge Community vs Merrill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 14 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creativity Challenge Community
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students
Merrill Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
| Measure | Creativity Challenge Community Denver, Colorado | Merrill Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 993 | #68 of 262 |
| National rank | #8250 of 50,301 | #5571 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 306 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creativity Challenge Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 59.6).
- •Creativity Challenge Community does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Creativity Challenge Community does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Creativity Challenge Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 39.1%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.0).
- •Merrill Middle School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 306.
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 Creativity Challenge Community better than Merrill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Creativity Challenge Community ranks higher (74.5 vs 59.6 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 Creativity Challenge Community and Merrill Middle School?
About 14 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creativity Challenge Community: 306. Merrill Middle School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creativity Challenge Community and Merrill Middle School rank in Colorado?
Creativity Challenge Community is 93rd of 993 and Merrill Middle School is 68th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).