DSST: Cole Middle School vs French American School of Denver
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DSST: Cole Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
French American School of Denver
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
| Measure | DSST: Cole Middle School Denver, Colorado | French American School of Denver Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #231 of 262 | #26 of 993 |
| National rank | #13789 of 15,369 | #4104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 282 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | – |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •French American School of Denver scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 19.9).
- •French American School of Denver does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 86.2%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.8).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 230.
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: Cole Middle School better than French American School of Denver?
On the Success Index (US), French American School of Denver ranks higher (81.6 vs 19.9 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: Cole Middle School and French American School of Denver?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cole Middle School: 282. French American School of Denver: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cole Middle School and French American School of Denver rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cole Middle School is 231st of 262 and French American School of Denver is 26th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).