Denison Montessori School serves 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Denison Montessori School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denison Montessori School's student population of 363 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Denison Montessori School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Denison Montessori School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1218 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
65%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
23%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denison Montessori School's ranking?
Denison Montessori School is ranked #1218 out of 1,734 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Denison Montessori School?
363 students attend Denison Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Denison Montessori School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denison Montessori School?
Denison Montessori School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denison Montessori School offer ?
Denison Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Denison Montessori School part of?
Denison Montessori School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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