Denver Middle School

800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 207 students in grades 6-8, Denver Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 1% in IA
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Denver Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Denver Middle School's student population of 207 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Denver Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#3 out of 1233 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Denver Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Denver Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Denver Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Denver Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
96%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Denver Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denver Middle School's ranking?
Denver Middle School is ranked #3 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Denver Middle School often compared to?
Denver Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Janesville Junior-senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Denver Middle School?
207 students attend Denver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Denver Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Middle School?
Denver Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denver Middle School offer ?
Denver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denver Middle School part of?
Denver Middle School is part of Denver Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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