Dunstan Middle School vs Rooney Ranch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunstan Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
| Measure | Dunstan Middle School Lakewood, Colorado | Rooney Ranch Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 262 | #106 of 993 |
| National rank | #6674 of 15,369 | #9137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 798 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rooney Ranch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 54.4).
- •Rooney Ranch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Rooney Ranch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Rooney Ranch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 28.2%).
- •Rooney Ranch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.6).
- •Dunstan Middle School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 492.
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 Dunstan Middle School better than Rooney Ranch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rooney Ranch Elementary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 54.4 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 Dunstan Middle School and Rooney Ranch Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunstan Middle School: 798. Rooney Ranch Elementary School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunstan Middle School and Rooney Ranch Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dunstan Middle School is 88th of 262 and Rooney Ranch Elementary School is 106th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).