Serving 187 students in grades 6-8, Strive Prep - Lake 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Strive Prep - Lake ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Strive Prep - Lake's student population of 187 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Strive Prep - Lake 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 Strive Prep - Lake is 0.27, 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
#1733 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
35%
Black
5%
5%
White
5%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strive Prep - Lake's ranking?
Strive Prep - Lake is ranked #1733 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Strive Prep - Lake often compared to?
Strive Prep - Lakeis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Middle School, Strive Prep - Sunnyside by visitors of our site.
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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Strive Prep - Lake?
187 students attend Strive Prep - Lake.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Strive Prep - Lake students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strive Prep - Lake?
Strive Prep - Lake has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Strive Prep - Lake offer ?
Strive Prep - Lake offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Strive Prep - Lake part of?
Strive Prep - Lake is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Strive Prep - Lake located?
Strive Prep - Lake is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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