French American School of Denver vs Manual Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 773 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
French American School of Denver
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
Manual Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | French American School of Denver Denver, Colorado | Manual Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 993 | #173 of 262 |
| National rank | #4104 of 50,301 | #11081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 230 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •French American School of Denver scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 34.0).
- •French American School of Denver does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 71.2%).
- •French American School of Denver does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
- •Manual Middle School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 230.
- •French American School of Denver is a charter school while Manual 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 French American School of Denver better than Manual Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), French American School of Denver ranks higher (81.6 vs 34.0 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 French American School of Denver and Manual Middle School?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
French American School of Denver: 230. Manual Middle School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do French American School of Denver and Manual Middle School rank in Colorado?
French American School of Denver is 26th of 993 and Manual Middle School is 173rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).