Lake Middle School (Closed 2013)

1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lake Middle School serves 185 students in grades 8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(11-12)
15-19%
56%
(11-12)
25-29%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
90%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Lake Middle School?
185 students attend Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lake Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Middle School?
Lake Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Middle School offer ?
Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Lake Middle School part of?

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