James Irwin Charter Middle School vs The Classical Academy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
The Classical Academy Middle School
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
445 students
| Measure | James Irwin Charter Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Classical Academy Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 262 | #25 of 262 |
| National rank | #6565 of 15,369 | #3031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 434 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Classical Academy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 55.0).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 53%).
- •James Irwin Charter Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 434.
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 James Irwin Charter Middle School better than The Classical Academy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), The Classical Academy Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 55.0 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 James Irwin Charter Middle School and The Classical Academy Middle School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Irwin Charter Middle School: 434. The Classical Academy Middle School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irwin Charter Middle School and The Classical Academy Middle School rank in Colorado?
James Irwin Charter Middle School is 85th of 262 and The Classical Academy Middle School is 25th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).