Summary:
The 80205 zip code area of Denver, Colorado is home to two middle schools: DSST: Cole Middle School and McAuliffe Manual Middle School. Both schools serve predominantly low-income student populations, with very high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the academic performance at these schools is well below district and state averages across key subject areas and grade levels, indicating a need for significant improvement in educational outcomes for these students.
DSST: Cole Middle School is a public charter school serving grades 6-8 with 268 students. It has a relatively low statewide ranking, placing between 383-430 out of 469-485 Colorado middle schools over the past 3 years. The school's academic performance is significantly below district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 6.7% to 25.9% on CMAS assessments. In contrast, McAuliffe Manual Middle School, a traditional public middle school serving 235 students in grades 6-8, has a slightly higher statewide ranking and generally better academic performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.7% to 30.4%.
Both schools have relatively small student-teacher ratios, with DSST: Cole Middle School at 13.6 and McAuliffe Manual Middle School at 11.8. This suggests the potential for more personalized attention and support, though the low statewide rankings indicate this has not yet translated into strong academic results. Overall, the data points to the need for substantial interventions and support to improve the educational experiences and outcomes for middle school students in this zip code area of Denver.
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