Serving 818 students in grades 6-8, Dunstan Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunstan Middle School's student population of 818 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunstan Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunstan Middle School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunstan Middle School's ranking?
Dunstan Middle School is ranked #564 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dunstan Middle School often compared to?
Dunstan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmody Middle School, Summit Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dunstan Middle School?
818 students attend Dunstan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dunstan Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunstan Middle School?
Dunstan Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dunstan Middle School offer ?
Dunstan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dunstan Middle School part of?
Dunstan Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Dunstan Middle School located?
Dunstan Middle School is located in the Green Mountain neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Green Mountain.
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