Serving 113 students in grades 6-8, Denver Discovery School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denver Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Denver Discovery School's student population of 113 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denver Discovery School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Discovery School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1559 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
35%
Black
44%
4%
White
5%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Discovery School's ranking?
Denver Discovery School is ranked #1559 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Denver Discovery School often compared to?
Denver Discovery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcauliffe International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Denver Discovery School?
113 students attend Denver Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Denver Discovery School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Discovery School?
Denver Discovery School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denver Discovery School offer ?
Denver Discovery School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Denver Discovery School part of?
Denver Discovery School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver Discovery School located?
Denver Discovery School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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