Dora Moore ECE-8 School vs DSST: Cedar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dora Moore ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
349 students
DSST: Cedar Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
485 students
| Measure | Dora Moore ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado | DSST: Cedar Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #749 of 993 | #13 of 262 |
| National rank | #40076 of 50,301 | #2199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 349 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 65% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 27.5).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 37%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 65.3%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.6).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 349.
- •Dora Moore ECE-8 School 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 Dora Moore ECE-8 School better than DSST: Cedar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cedar Middle School ranks higher (75.9 vs 27.5 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 Dora Moore ECE-8 School and DSST: Cedar Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dora Moore ECE-8 School: 349. DSST: Cedar Middle School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dora Moore ECE-8 School and DSST: Cedar Middle School rank in Colorado?
Dora Moore ECE-8 School is 749th of 993 and DSST: Cedar Middle School is 13th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).