Rishel Middle School (Closed 2012)
- Rishel Middle School served 125 students in grades 8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 82%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 |
| Total Students | 125 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 50-54% | 82% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 75-79% | 89% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian (10-11) | n/a | 1% |
| Asian (10-11) | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic (10-11) | 93% | 32% |
| Black (10-11) | 1% | 5% |
| White (10-11) | 5% | 57% |
| Hawaiian (10-11) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (10-11) | 1% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rishel Middle School is Kipp Denver Collegiate High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mathematics And Science Leadership Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Kipp Denver Collegiate High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 442 students
0.0 miles
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324 0.0 9-12 442 - Denver Mathematics And Science Leadership Academy Grades: K-5 | 180 students
0.0 miles
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310 0.0 K-5 180 - Denver Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 422 students
0.1 miles
375 S Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772 0.1 5-8 422 - Denver Valverde Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
0.2 miles
2030 West Alameda Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-3250 0.2 PK-5 320 - Denver Florence Crittenton High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 125 students
0.5 miles
55 South Zuni
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900 0.5 9-12 125
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