Denver Green School
Tel:
(720)424-7480
- Denver Green School serves 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (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 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Denver Green School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Denver Green School's student population of 538 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 538 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Denver Green School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Denver Green School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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 | #774 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 34% |
| Black | 24% | 5% |
| White | 37% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 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 Denver Green School is George Washington High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Denver Language School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lowry Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver George Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1280 students
0.3 miles
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720)423-8600 0.3 9-12 1280 - Denver Lowry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 489 students
0.7 miles
8001 East Cedar Avenue
Denver, CO 80230
(720)424-5910 0.7 PK-5 489 - Denver Mc Meen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 637 students
0.9 miles
1000 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80246
(720)424-5520 0.9 PK-5 637 - Denver Carson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
1.1 miles
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720)424-9090 1.1 PK-5 469 - Denver Denver Language School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 715 students
1.1 miles
451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303)557-0852 1.1 K-8 715
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