DSST: College View Middle School vs The Classical Academy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 74 km 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
The Classical Academy Middle School
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
445 students
| Measure | DSST: College View Middle School Denver, Colorado | The Classical Academy Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 262 | #25 of 262 |
| National rank | #10683 of 15,369 | #3031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 446 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 51% |
| city | Denver | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Classical Academy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 35.8).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 86.3%).
- •DSST: College View Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •DSST: College View Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 445.
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 The Classical Academy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), The Classical Academy Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 35.8 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: College View Middle School and The Classical Academy Middle School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Denver and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: College View Middle School: 446. The Classical Academy Middle School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: College View Middle School and The Classical Academy Middle School rank in Colorado?
DSST: College View Middle School is 165th of 262 and The Classical Academy Middle School is 25th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).