DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School vs Montbello Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
Montbello Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School Denver, Colorado | Montbello Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 262 | #203 of 262 |
| National rank | #10342 of 15,369 | #12436 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 27.3).
- •DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 91.7%).
- •Montbello Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.5).
- •DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 315.
- •DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School is a charter school while Montbello 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: Green Valley Ranch Middle School better than Montbello Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School ranks higher (37.6 vs 27.3 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: Green Valley Ranch Middle School and Montbello Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School: 482. Montbello Middle School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School and Montbello Middle School rank in Colorado?
DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School is 157th of 262 and Montbello Middle School is 203rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).