Kearney Middle School vs Sterling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 171 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
Sterling Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students
| Measure | Kearney Middle School Commerce City, Colorado | Sterling Middle School Sterling, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 262 | #116 of 262 |
| National rank | #14271 of 15,369 | #8343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 35% |
| city | Commerce City | Sterling |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sterling Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 17.0).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 12%).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 19%).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 85.9%).
- •Kearney Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
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 Sterling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sterling Middle School ranks higher (46.8 vs 17.0 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 Kearney Middle School and Sterling Middle School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Commerce City and Sterling in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearney Middle School: 397. Sterling Middle School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearney Middle School and Sterling Middle School rank in Colorado?
Kearney Middle School is 243rd of 262 and Sterling Middle School is 116th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).