Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School vs The Vanguard School (Middle)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
223 students
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
243 students
| Measure | Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School Denver, Colorado | The Vanguard School (Middle) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 262 | #47 of 262 |
| National rank | #5259 of 15,369 | #4407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 223 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Denver | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Vanguard School (Middle) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 61.0).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 35.4%).
- •Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.2).
- •The Vanguard School (Middle) is the larger school with 243 students compared with 223.
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 Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School better than The Vanguard School (Middle)?
On the Success Index (US), The Vanguard School (Middle) ranks higher (64.9 vs 61.0 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 Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School and The Vanguard School (Middle)?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Denver and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School: 223. The Vanguard School (Middle): 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School and The Vanguard School (Middle) rank in Colorado?
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is 64th of 262 and The Vanguard School (Middle) is 47th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).