Valdez Elementary School vs. Denver Language School
Should I attend Valdez Elementary School or Denver Language School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Valdez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Denver Language School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valdez Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 885 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Denver Language School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
412 students
885 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#228 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
96
-
Kindergarten Students
62
111
Grade 1 Students
54
120
Grade 2 Students
46
117
Grade 3 Students
48
112
Grade 4 Students
51
112
Grade 5 Students
55
104
Grade 6 Students
-
83
Grade 7 Students
-
52
Grade 8 Students
-
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
64%
28%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
31%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
15%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%