Drake Junior High School vs Mountain Phoenix Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake Junior High School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Wheatridge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
533 students
| Measure | Drake Junior High School Arvada, Colorado | Mountain Phoenix Community School Wheatridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 262 | #478 of 993 |
| National rank | #3970 of 15,369 | #28402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,002 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 22% |
| city | Arvada | Wheatridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drake Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 45.3).
- •Drake Junior High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Drake Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Drake Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 27.8%).
- •Mountain Phoenix Community School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 20.0).
- •Drake Junior High School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 533.
- •Drake Junior High School is a public school while Mountain Phoenix Community 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 Drake Junior High School better than Mountain Phoenix Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Drake Junior High School ranks higher (67.1 vs 45.3 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 Drake Junior High School and Mountain Phoenix Community School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Wheatridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Junior High School: 1,002. Mountain Phoenix Community School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Junior High School and Mountain Phoenix Community School rank in Colorado?
Drake Junior High School is 38th of 262 and Mountain Phoenix Community School is 478th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).