Otho E Stuart Middle School vs The STEAD School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otho E Stuart Middle School
Commerce City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
794 students
The STEAD School
Commerce City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | Otho E Stuart Middle School Commerce City, Colorado | The STEAD School Commerce City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 262 | #94 of 307 |
| National rank | #12735 of 15,369 | #5751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 794 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Commerce City | Commerce City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The STEAD School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 25.7).
- •The STEAD School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 52.6%).
- •Otho E Stuart Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.1).
- •Otho E Stuart Middle School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 421.
- •Otho E Stuart Middle School is a public school while The STEAD School 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 Otho E Stuart Middle School better than The STEAD School?
On the Success Index (US), The STEAD School ranks higher (60.2 vs 25.7 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 Otho E Stuart Middle School and The STEAD School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Commerce City and Commerce City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otho E Stuart Middle School: 794. The STEAD School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otho E Stuart Middle School and The STEAD School rank in Colorado?
Otho E Stuart Middle School is 207th of 262 and The STEAD School is 94th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).