DSST: Cedar Middle School vs Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DSST: Cedar Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
485 students
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
223 students
| Measure | DSST: Cedar Middle School Denver, Colorado | Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 262 | #64 of 262 |
| National rank | #2199 of 15,369 | #5259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 485 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 61.0).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 50.5%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 223.
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 DSST: Cedar Middle School better than Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cedar Middle School ranks higher (75.9 vs 61.0 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 DSST: Cedar Middle School and Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cedar Middle School: 485. Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cedar Middle School and Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cedar Middle School is 13th of 262 and Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is 64th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).