Serving 798 students in grades 6-8, Dunstan Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunstan Middle School serves the northeast part of Denver, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 3.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunstan Middle School's student population of 798 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunstan Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunstan Middle School is 0.48, 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
#563 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #563 out of 1,748 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, Summit Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dunstan Middle School?
798 students attend Dunstan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dunstan Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunstan Middle School part of?
Dunstan Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Dunstan Middle School located?
Dunstan Middle School is located in the Green Mountain neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Green Mountain.
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