Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College vs KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,027 students
KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Denver, Colorado | KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 307 | #198 of 262 |
| National rank | #15429 of 16,910 | #12165 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,027 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 19.0).
- •KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 80.8%).
- •KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.0).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 464.
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is a public school while KIPP Northeast Denver 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College better than KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School ranks higher (28.7 vs 19.0 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College and KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College: 1,027. KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College and KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School rank in Colorado?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is 287th of 307 and KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School is 198th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).