Kepner Beacon Middle School vs Rocky Mountain Prep SMART
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 490 m 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
Rocky Mountain Prep SMART
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
604 students
| Measure | Kepner Beacon Middle School Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep SMART Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 262 | #225 of 307 |
| National rank | #14338 of 15,369 | #12289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 467 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Mountain Prep SMART scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 16.6).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep SMART does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep SMART does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Kepner Beacon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 92.2%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep SMART does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.6).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is the larger school with 604 students compared with 467.
- •Kepner Beacon Middle School is a public school while Rocky Mountain Prep SMART 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 Rocky Mountain Prep SMART?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Mountain Prep SMART ranks higher (34.6 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 Rocky Mountain Prep SMART?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kepner Beacon Middle School: 467. Rocky Mountain Prep SMART: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kepner Beacon Middle School and Rocky Mountain Prep SMART rank in Colorado?
Kepner Beacon Middle School is 246th of 262 and Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is 225th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).