Drake Junior High School vs Prospect Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 3.3 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
Prospect Academy
Arvada · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
94 students
| Measure | Drake Junior High School Arvada, Colorado | Prospect Academy Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 262 | #12 of 262 |
| National rank | #3970 of 15,369 | #2187 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 1,002 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 67.1).
- •Drake Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 22.3%).
- •Prospect Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.0).
- •Drake Junior High School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 94.
- •Drake Junior High School is a public school while Prospect Academy 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 Prospect Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect Academy ranks higher (76.0 vs 67.1 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 Drake Junior High School and Prospect Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Junior High School: 1,002. Prospect Academy: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Junior High School and Prospect Academy rank in Colorado?
Drake Junior High School is 38th of 262 and Prospect Academy is 12th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).