Hamilton Middle School vs Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
637 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle School Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 262 | #479 of 993 |
| National rank | #11966 of 15,369 | #28418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 775 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 54% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 29.8).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside does better on math proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 85.9%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •Hamilton Middle School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 637.
- •Hamilton Middle School is a public school while Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside is a charter 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 Hamilton Middle School better than Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside ranks higher (45.3 vs 29.8 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 Hamilton Middle School and Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle School: 775. Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle School and Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside rank in Colorado?
Hamilton Middle School is 194th of 262 and Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside is 479th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).