DSST: Cole Middle School vs Manual Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 696 m 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
Manual Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | DSST: Cole Middle School Denver, Colorado | Manual Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 262 | #173 of 262 |
| National rank | #13789 of 15,369 | #11081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 28% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manual Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 19.9).
- •Manual Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •Manual Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Manual Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 86.2%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 257.
- •DSST: Cole Middle School is a charter school while Manual Middle 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: Cole Middle School better than Manual Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manual Middle School ranks higher (34.0 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 Manual Middle School?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cole Middle School: 282. Manual Middle School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cole Middle School and Manual Middle School rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cole Middle School is 231st of 262 and Manual Middle School is 173rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).