Dunstan Middle School

1855 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Dunstan Middle School serves 830 students in grades 6-8.
Dunstan Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dunstan Middle School's student population of 830 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
830 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Dunstan Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Dunstan Middle School is 0.45, which is less 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
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
71%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Dunstan Middle School's ranking?
Dunstan Middle School is ranked #644 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dunstan Middle School often compared to?
Dunstan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmody Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Dunstan Middle School?
830 students attend Dunstan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dunstan Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunstan Middle School?
Dunstan Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dunstan Middle School offer ?
Dunstan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dunstan Middle School part of?
Dunstan Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

School Reviews

5   8/29/2022
I love this school! All the students are very nice and the staff is supportive and welcoming.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jaycie Curry

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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