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Denver Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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900 Grant St
Denver, CO 80203
Denver County
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PH: (720) 423-3200
FAX: (720) 423-3413

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 78,339 students
  • 151 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 59% (2012)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

Writing
 42% (2012)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

Math
 54% (2012)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading
 49% (2012)
The state average for Reading was n/a in 2012.

Writing
 36% (2012)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

Math
 56% (2012)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading
 52% (2012)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

Science
 29% (2012)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

Writing
 45% (2012)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

Math
 50% (2012)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading
 55% (2012)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

Writing
 45% (2012)
The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

Math
 50% (2012)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2012)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

Writing
 48% (2012)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

Math
 40% (2012)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading
 47% (2012)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

Science
 33% (2012)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

Writing
 42% (2012)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

Math
 37% (2012)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 9

Reading
 50% (2012)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

Writing
 34% (2012)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

Math
 25% (2012)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading
 52% (2012)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

Science
 32% (2012)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

Writing
 34% (2012)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2012.

Math
 21% (2012)
The state average for Math was 33% in 2012.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
  • The TCAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 TCAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
  • The TCAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11717
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic56%28%
White, not Hispanic23%61%
Black, not Hispanic17%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program166%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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