Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside vs Skinner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
154 students
Skinner Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
673 students
| Measure | Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside Denver, Colorado | Skinner Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 262 | #90 of 262 |
| National rank | #14024 of 15,369 | #6727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 154 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 39% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skinner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 18.5).
- •Skinner Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 8%).
- •Skinner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 24%).
- •Skinner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 87%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.8).
- •Skinner Middle School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 154.
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is a charter school while Skinner Middle School is a public 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside better than Skinner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Skinner Middle School ranks higher (54.3 vs 18.5 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside and Skinner Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside: 154. Skinner Middle School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside and Skinner Middle School rank in Colorado?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is 237th of 262 and Skinner Middle School is 90th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).