Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Great Work Montessori 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
260 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1454 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
27%
36%

Black
1%
5%

White
60%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
24%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Work Montessori's ranking?
Great Work Montessori is ranked #1454 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Great Work Montessori?
260 students attend Great Work Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Great Work Montessori students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Work Montessori?
Great Work Montessori has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Great Work Montessori offer ?
Great Work Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Great Work Montessori part of?
Great Work Montessori is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Great Work Montessori located?
Great Work Montessori is located in the Jefferson Gardens neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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