Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dora Moore Ece-8 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dora Moore ECE-8 School serves the southwest part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dora Moore Ece-8 School's student population of 349 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dora Moore Ece-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora Moore Ece-8 School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1220 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
39%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
31%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dora Moore Ece-8 School's ranking?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School is ranked #1220 out of 1,748 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dora Moore Ece-8 School?
349 students attend Dora Moore Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dora Moore Ece-8 School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dora Moore Ece-8 School?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dora Moore Ece-8 School offer ?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dora Moore Ece-8 School part of?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Dora Moore Ece-8 School located?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School is located in the Central neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Central.
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