Kepner Beacon Middle School vs KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kepner Beacon Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
301 students
| Measure | Kepner Beacon Middle School Denver, Colorado | KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 262 | #172 of 262 |
| National rank | #14338 of 15,369 | #11077 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 467 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 29% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 16.6).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy does better on math proficiency (29% vs 10%).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Kepner Beacon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 93.7%).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.6).
- •Kepner Beacon Middle School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 301.
- •Kepner Beacon Middle School is a public school while KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy 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 Kepner Beacon Middle School better than KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy ranks higher (34.0 vs 16.6 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 Kepner Beacon Middle School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kepner Beacon Middle School: 467. KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kepner Beacon Middle School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy rank in Colorado?
Kepner Beacon Middle School is 246th of 262 and KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy is 172nd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).