Serving 238 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Denver Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Denver, IA, covering approximately 57.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest boundary being 6.4 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Denver Middle School's student population of 238 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
238 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denver Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,223 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 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1223 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
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 #12 out of 1,223 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?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
238 students attend Denver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Denver Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denver Middle School?
Denver Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Denver Middle School part of?
Denver Middle School is part of Denver Comm School District.
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