Bruce Randolph School

3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 703 students in grades 6-12, Bruce Randolph School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bruce Randolph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bruce Randolph School's student population of 703 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
703 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Bruce Randolph School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce Randolph School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1717 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bruce Randolph School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bruce Randolph School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bruce Randolph School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bruce Randolph School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
90%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bruce Randolph School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bruce Randolph School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bruce Randolph School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bruce Randolph School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bruce Randolph School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Bruce Randolph School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bruce Randolph School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bruce Randolph School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bruce Randolph School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bruce Randolph School's ranking?
Bruce Randolph School is ranked #1717 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bruce Randolph School?
The graduation rate of Bruce Randolph School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Bruce Randolph School?
703 students attend Bruce Randolph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bruce Randolph School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce Randolph School?
Bruce Randolph School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bruce Randolph School offer ?
Bruce Randolph School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bruce Randolph School part of?
In what neighborhood is Bruce Randolph School located?
Bruce Randolph School is located in the Clayton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Clayton.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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