KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy vs Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 366 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
301 students
Mountain Middle School
Durango · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
302 students
| Measure | KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy Denver, Colorado | Mountain Middle School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 262 | #59 of 262 |
| National rank | #11077 of 15,369 | #5105 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 301 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 46% |
| city | Denver | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 34.0).
- •Mountain Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 40%).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 18.9).
- •Mountain Middle School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 301.
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 KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy better than Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Middle School ranks higher (61.7 vs 34.0 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 KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and Mountain Middle School?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Denver and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy: 301. Mountain Middle School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and Mountain Middle School rank in Colorado?
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy is 172nd of 262 and Mountain Middle School is 59th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).