DSST: Cedar Middle School vs Steele Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 795 m 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
Steele Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
| Measure | DSST: Cedar Middle School Denver, Colorado | Steele Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 262 | #44 of 993 |
| National rank | #2199 of 15,369 | #5514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 485 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 75.9).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 50.5%).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.8).
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 452.
- •DSST: Cedar Middle School is a charter school while Steele 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 Steele Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Steele Elementary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 75.9 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 Steele Elementary School?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cedar Middle School: 485. Steele Elementary School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cedar Middle School and Steele Elementary School rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cedar Middle School is 13th of 262 and Steele Elementary School is 44th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).