Serving 673 students in grades 6-8, Skinner Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skinner Middle School serves the west part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the edge of the attendance area and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skinner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Skinner Middle School's student population of 673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
673 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skinner Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skinner Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#523 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skinner Middle School's ranking?
Skinner Middle School is ranked #523 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Skinner Middle School often compared to?
Skinner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Morey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Skinner Middle School?
673 students attend Skinner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Skinner Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skinner Middle School?
Skinner Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skinner Middle School offer ?
Skinner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skinner Middle School part of?
Skinner Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Skinner Middle School located?
Skinner Middle School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest.
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