Dora Moore Ece-8 School

846 Corona Street
Denver, CO 80218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Dora Moore Ece-8 School serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Dora Moore Ece-8 School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dora Moore Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Dora Moore Ece-8 School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Dora Moore Ece-8 School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dora Moore Ece-8 School is 0.73, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1281 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
39%
35%
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Black
17%
4%
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White
29%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1281 out of 1,734 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Dora Moore Ece-8 School?
360 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, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dora Moore Ece-8 School?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School has a student ration of 19:1, 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
What school district is Dora Moore Ece-8 School part of?

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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