DSST: Cedar Middle School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 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
Lincoln Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
| Measure | DSST: Cedar Middle School Denver, Colorado | Lincoln Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 262 | #266 of 993 |
| National rank | #2199 of 15,369 | #17994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 485 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 42% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 60.3).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 50.5%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.2).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 310.
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School is a charter school while Lincoln Elementary School is a public 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 DSST: Cedar Middle School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cedar Middle School ranks higher (75.9 vs 60.3 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 DSST: Cedar Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cedar Middle School: 485. Lincoln Elementary School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cedar Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cedar Middle School is 13th of 262 and Lincoln Elementary School is 266th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).