Denison Montessori School
Tel:
(720)424-8080
- Denison Montessori School serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Denison Montessori School's student population of 408 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 408 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Denison Montessori School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Denison Montessori School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1185 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 28% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Denison Montessori School is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Force Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Force Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 570 students
0.4 miles
1550 South Wolff Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720)424-7400 0.4 PK-5 570 - Denver Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Grades: K-12 | 1015 students
0.7 miles
2250 South Quitman Way
Denver, CO 80219
(720)424-0200 0.7 K-12 1015 - Denver Strive Prep - Westwood Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 352 students
0.7 miles
3201 W Arizona Ave.
Denver, CO 80219
(303)962-9880 0.7 6-8 352 - Denver Doull Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
0.8 miles
2520 South Utica Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720)424-8000 0.8 PK-5 480 - Denver Lasley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 479 students
1.0 miles
1401 South Kendall Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303)982-9720 1.0 K-6 479
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