Kearney Middle School vs University Prep - Commerce City
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 538 m 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
University Prep - Commerce City
Commerce City · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
24 students
| Measure | Kearney Middle School Commerce City, Colorado | University Prep - Commerce City Commerce City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #243 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #14271 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 397 | 24 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 24 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Commerce City | Commerce City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Prep - Commerce City does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 85.9%).
- •Kearney Middle School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 24.
- •Kearney Middle School is a public school while University Prep - Commerce City 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 Kearney Middle School better than University Prep - Commerce City?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kearney Middle School and University Prep - Commerce City?
About 538 m in a straight line, between Commerce City and Commerce City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearney Middle School: 397. University Prep - Commerce City: 24. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearney Middle School and University Prep - Commerce City rank in Colorado?
Kearney Middle School is 243rd of 262 and University Prep - Commerce City is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).