M. Scott Carpenter Middle School
Tel:
(303)428-8583
- M. Scott Carpenter Middle School serves 519 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
M. Scott Carpenter Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- M. Scott Carpenter Middle School's student population of 519 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- M. Scott Carpenter Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of M. Scott Carpenter Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1506 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 86% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 8% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westminster Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to M. Scott Carpenter Middle School is Global Leadership Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valley View K-8 (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Francis M. Day Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Francis M. Day Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 381 students
0.4 miles
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303)428-1330 0.4 PK-5 381 - Denver Valley View K-8 Grades: K-8 | 438 students
0.4 miles
660 West 70th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303)853-1560 0.4 K-8 438 - Denver Skyline Vista Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 373 students
0.8 miles
7395 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303)428-2300 0.8 PK-5 373 - Denver Adventure Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 408 students
1.0 miles
7700 Delta St.
Denver, CO 80221
(303)853-1410 1.0 PK-6 408 - Denver Enrichment Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-6
1.0 miles
7700 Delta St
Denver, CO 80221
(303)853-1400 1.0 K-6 n/a
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