DSST: Cole Middle School vs Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 15 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
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
287 students
| Measure | DSST: Cole Middle School Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep Noel Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 262 | #251 of 262 |
| National rank | #13789 of 15,369 | #14721 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 14% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Cole Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 13.8).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Noel does better on math proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 87.8%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.9).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is the larger school with 287 students compared with 282.
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 Rocky Mountain Prep Noel?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cole Middle School ranks higher (19.9 vs 13.8 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Noel?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cole Middle School: 282. Rocky Mountain Prep Noel: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cole Middle School and Rocky Mountain Prep Noel rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cole Middle School is 231st of 262 and Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is 251st of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).