Kearney Middle School vs Kemp 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.
Kearney Middle School
Commerce City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
397 students
Kemp Elementary School
Commerce City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
517 students
| Measure | Kearney Middle School Commerce City, Colorado | Kemp Elementary School Commerce City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 262 | #945 of 993 |
| National rank | #14271 of 15,369 | #47434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 397 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| city | Commerce City | Commerce City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearney Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 15.4).
- •Kemp Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Kemp Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Kearney Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 88.6%).
- •Kearney Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.7).
- •Kemp Elementary School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 397.
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 Kearney Middle School better than Kemp Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kearney Middle School ranks higher (17.0 vs 15.4 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 Kearney Middle School and Kemp Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Commerce City and Commerce City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearney Middle School: 397. Kemp Elementary School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearney Middle School and Kemp Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Kearney Middle School is 243rd of 262 and Kemp Elementary School is 945th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).