Summary:
In Denver, Colorado's zip code 80209, there is one middle school serving grades 6-8: DSST: Cedar Middle School. This school is a standout in the area, holding a 4-star rating and ranking 49th out of 469 Colorado middle schools, which places it in the top 10% statewide. Despite being part of School District No. 1, which ranks in only the 38th percentile of districts, this school achieves far higher results than both its district and the state.
Academically, DSST: Cedar Middle School consistently outperforms district and state averages in all subjects. In English Language Arts, 65% of students are proficient, compared to about 44% statewide; in math, 57.6% versus 37.3%; and in 8th grade science, 61% versus 35.4%. Grade-level scores are also strong, with 7th grade ELA at 73.1% proficient and 8th grade math at 67.1% proficient. The school has a low student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5, which may support individualized learning, and over half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school still maintains high achievement.
While the school is clearly high-performing, there are a few areas to watch. Chronic absenteeism affects 22.2% of students, which is better than the district's 38.1% and the state's 28.4% but still means more than one in five students misses significant school. Year-over-year, math and science proficiency have improved, while ELA dipped slightly from 70.2% to 65.0%. Overall, DSST: Cedar Middle School is an academically elite option for families in zip code 80209, with a strong track record and wide margins over district and state averages.
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