Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
60 students
West Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
188 students
| Measure | Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design Denver, Colorado | West Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 307 | #250 of 262 |
| National rank | #5035 of 16,910 | #14688 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 60 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 6% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 14.1).
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 6%).
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 18%).
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 95.7%).
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.5).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 60.
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 School of Innovation and Sustainable Design better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design ranks higher (63.0 vs 14.1 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 School of Innovation and Sustainable Design and West Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design: 60. West Middle School: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design and West Middle School rank in Colorado?
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design is 84th of 307 and West Middle School is 250th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).