Risley International Academy of Innovation vs The Connect Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Risley International Academy of Innovation
Pueblo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
The Connect Charter School
Pueblo · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
| Measure | Risley International Academy of Innovation Pueblo, Colorado | The Connect Charter School Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #249 of 262 | #3 of 262 |
| National rank | #14515 of 15,369 | #1093 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 77% |
| city | Pueblo | Pueblo |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Connect Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 15.4).
- •The Connect Charter School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 7%).
- •The Connect Charter School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 20%).
- •Risley International Academy of Innovation does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.0).
- •Risley International Academy of Innovation is the larger school with 335 students compared with 252.
- •Risley International Academy of Innovation is a public school while The Connect Charter 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 Risley International Academy of Innovation better than The Connect Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), The Connect Charter School ranks higher (82.7 vs 15.4 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 Risley International Academy of Innovation and The Connect Charter School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pueblo and Pueblo in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Risley International Academy of Innovation: 335. The Connect Charter School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Risley International Academy of Innovation and The Connect Charter School rank in Colorado?
Risley International Academy of Innovation is 249th of 262 and The Connect Charter School is 3rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).