DSST: Cole Middle School vs International Academy of Denver at Harrington
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: Cole Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
International Academy of Denver at Harrington
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
152 students
| Measure | DSST: Cole Middle School Denver, Colorado | International Academy of Denver at Harrington Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 262 | #914 of 993 |
| National rank | #13789 of 15,369 | #46536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 282 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Cole Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 17.1).
- •International Academy of Denver at Harrington does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 92.1%).
- •International Academy of Denver at Harrington does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.3).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 152.
- •DSST: Cole Middle School is a charter school while International Academy of Denver at Harrington 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: Cole Middle School better than International Academy of Denver at Harrington?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cole Middle School ranks higher (19.9 vs 17.1 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 DSST: Cole Middle School and International Academy of Denver at Harrington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cole Middle School: 282. International Academy of Denver at Harrington: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cole Middle School and International Academy of Denver at Harrington rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cole Middle School is 231st of 262 and International Academy of Denver at Harrington is 914th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).