Serving 171 students in grades 6-8, Strive Prep - Montbello ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Strive Prep - Montbello ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Strive Prep - Montbello's student population of 171 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Strive Prep - Montbello ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strive Prep - Montbello is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1733 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
77%
35%
Black
16%
4%
White
3%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strive Prep - Montbello's ranking?
Strive Prep - Montbello is ranked #1733 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Strive Prep - Montbello often compared to?
Strive Prep - Montbellois often viewed alongside schools like Denver Language School, Dsst: Montview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Strive Prep - Montbello?
171 students attend Strive Prep - Montbello.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Strive Prep - Montbello students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strive Prep - Montbello?
Strive Prep - Montbello has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Strive Prep - Montbello offer ?
Strive Prep - Montbello offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Strive Prep - Montbello part of?
Strive Prep - Montbello is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Strive Prep - Montbello located?
Strive Prep - Montbello is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 15 other public schools located in Montbello.
School Reviews
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STRIVE Prep Montbello is a college-preparatory middle school that encourages students to explore and grows in a safe, caring, and challenging environment. Over their 3-year middle school experience, your child will develop the intellectual skills, cultural competence, belief in self, and the engagement in community necessary for success in both high school and beyond. We use the Valor Compass circle curriculum to support our students with socio-emotional learning. Students can participate in speech and debate, sports clubs, student council, and student-led GSA. At STRIVE Prep - Montbello, our students develop the leadership skills necessary to navigate the world effectively as adults.
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