Denver Center for International Studies vs DSST: Cedar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver Center for International Studies
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
354 students
DSST: Cedar Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
485 students
| Measure | Denver Center for International Studies Denver, Colorado | DSST: Cedar Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #237 of 307 | #13 of 262 |
| National rank | #12835 of 16,910 | #2199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 65% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 32.2).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 24%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 42%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 71.5%).
- •Denver Center for International Studies does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.9).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 354.
- •Denver Center for International Studies is a public school while DSST: Cedar Middle School is a charter 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 Denver Center for International Studies better than DSST: Cedar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cedar Middle School ranks higher (75.9 vs 32.2 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 Denver Center for International Studies and DSST: Cedar Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver Center for International Studies: 354. DSST: Cedar Middle School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver Center for International Studies and DSST: Cedar Middle School rank in Colorado?
Denver Center for International Studies is 237th of 307 and DSST: Cedar Middle School is 13th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).