Niver Creek Middle School (Closed 2013)

9450 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Niver Creek Middle School serves 715 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
715 students

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(11-12)
28%
56%
(11-12)
33%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

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American Indian
1%
1%

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Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
79%
37%

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Black
2%
5%

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White
16%
49%

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All Ethnic Groups
84%
0.35

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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Niver Creek Middle School?
715 students attend Niver Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Niver Creek Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Niver Creek Middle School?
Niver Creek Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Niver Creek Middle School offer ?
Niver Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Niver Creek Middle School part of?
Niver Creek Middle School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.

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