Serving 282 students in grades 6-8, Dsst Cole Middle 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 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dsst Cole Middle School's student population of 282 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings
Dsst Cole Middle 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 Dsst Cole Middle School is 0.46, which is less 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
#1596 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
70%
37%
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Black
23%
5%
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White
3%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-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 Dsst Cole Middle School's ranking?
Dsst Cole Middle School is ranked #1596 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dsst Cole Middle School often compared to?
Dsst Cole Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruce Randolph School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dsst Cole Middle School?
282 students attend Dsst Cole Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dsst Cole Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dsst Cole Middle School?
Dsst Cole Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dsst Cole Middle School offer ?
Dsst Cole Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dsst Cole Middle School part of?
Dsst Cole Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Dsst Cole Middle School located?
Dsst Cole Middle School is located in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Cole.
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