DSST: College View Middle School vs Gust Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 842 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DSST: College View Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
Gust Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
| Measure | DSST: College View Middle School Denver, Colorado | Gust Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 262 | #820 of 993 |
| National rank | #10683 of 15,369 | #43218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: College View Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 22.6).
- •DSST: College View Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •DSST: College View Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Gust Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 86.3%).
- •DSST: College View Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.7).
- •Gust Elementary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 446.
- •DSST: College View Middle School is a charter school while Gust 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: College View Middle School better than Gust Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: College View Middle School ranks higher (35.8 vs 22.6 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: College View Middle School and Gust Elementary School?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: College View Middle School: 446. Gust Elementary School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: College View Middle School and Gust Elementary School rank in Colorado?
DSST: College View Middle School is 165th of 262 and Gust Elementary School is 820th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).