Serving 93 students in grades 6-8, Denver Discovery 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Denver Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1760 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
51%
5%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Discovery School's ranking?
Denver Discovery School is ranked #1760 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Denver Discovery School?
93 students attend Denver Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Denver Discovery School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Discovery School?
Denver Discovery School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denver Discovery School offer ?
Denver Discovery School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Denver Discovery School part of?
Denver Discovery School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver Discovery School located?
Denver Discovery School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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