BAKER · DOORASHO · FASALLADA 6–8
Denver Center For International Studies Middle School
574 West 6 Th Ave · Denver, CO
- arday
- 177
- macallin : arday
- 10:1
- halkii arday
- 19,109
- Walk Score
- 88
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Improvement Plan · 2026*
Isha
Isha: Colorado School Performance Framework (SPF)
2026
Improvement Plan
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Colorado waxay dugsiyada ku qiimeysaa miisaan afar heer ah.
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Qiimeynta waxqabadka · 2019–2026
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
2026*
Qiimeyn lama bixin (COVID-19): 2020–2021 · *hordhac ah · Isha: Colorado School Performance Framework (SPF)
About the School
Schools provided these descriptions and may update them from year to year. Please contact the school directly for the most current information.
DCIS is a Denver Public Schools (DPS) middle and high school in the Baker neighborhood of Denver that has garnered state and national recognition. All of our students have the opportunity to become proficient in one of six languages; and to learn about and experience different cultures. Our unique curriculum enables DCIS to graduate global citizens who are multilingual and inter-culturally competent. We are proud of our students’ community-building skills and drive to serve others by taking action to bring about positive change in the world.DCIS is deeply committed to creating a space where Native American and Indigenous Students and Families thrive, feel seen and valued for who they are. We want to be a space where their knowledge, wisdom, and ways of being are centered; where we resist and counteract the values of settler colonialism and celebrate and promote traditional Native American and Indigenous values, virtues, and beliefs. Students will leave DCIS with a strong knowledge of self, culture, and community ready to fulfill their purpose. There are dedicated counselors, spaces, and community partnerships to support our Native and Indigenous students, while the staff is trained through professional development courses on how to serve Native and Indigenous youth.
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School Details
- Grades Served
- 6-8
- Monday - Friday
- 8:20am-3:20pm
- Total Enrollment
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177
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Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Total enrollment represents the number of PK-12 students present in October 2025. These numbers may have changed as students move in and out of the district.
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- Teacher-to-Student Ratio
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10:1
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Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Teacher-to-Student ratio shows the number of teaching staff to the number of students. Teachers may include classroom teachers, enrichment / specials teachers, special educators, and other members of instructional staff. This is not representative of class size.
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- Uniforms
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Not Required
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Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Uniform requirements and guidelines may change from year to year and differ from school to school. Schools that do not require uniforms will still adhere to dress code policies. Please confirm uniform and dress code requirements with the school.
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- Transportation
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District Transportation Available
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Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Transportation options may change from year to year and based on staffing issues. Students with special needs may receive transporation services based on their assigned program and/or Individualized Education Plan. Students may also be eligible for free or reduced cost bus passes through RTD. Please confirm transportation options with the school.
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- Per Pupil Expenditure
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19,109
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Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Per pupil expenditure is the average amount of money spent on each student. This includes costs for staff, building and maintenance, supplies, and other small and large scale expenses necessary to operate a school.
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Maalinta dugsiga · Isniin–Jimce
86.7%
Students feel a sense of belonging
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Student Demographics
This data is based on the October 2025 enrollment counts.
Student Special Populations
This data represents the student population as of October 2025. This information may have changed since that time.
Teacher Demographics
This data represents the self-identified racial background of the teaching staff at the school as of October 2024.
Teacher Demographics ▸
Average Years of Teacher Experience
- Average Years of Experience for Teachers
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9.39
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Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Average years of teacher experience were provided by Denver Public Schools in October 2024. Schools with NA do not have data available. Please contact the school directly for more information.
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Student Survey Results
The student survey, known as Your Voice / Tu Voz was completed with students in Spring of 2025. These data were obtained by a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request to Denver Public Schools (DPS). Questions were sorted into topic areas based on prior DPS reports and the results we report reflect the percent of all responses that were in the top two most positive categories for each question, such as "strongly agree" and "agree". Parent results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available. Student results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available or the approximated response rate for the school was 50% or greater.
Students feel a sense of belonging
86.7%
Students feel engaged in learning and activities
81.3%
Students feel safe and healthy
86.7%
Students feel they have choice and agency
78.6%
Parent Survey Results
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
This data represents the total number of disciplinary actions in the 2024-2025 school year divided by the total population of students in the same year. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.
American Indian or Alaska Native
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Asian
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Black or African American
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Hispanic or Latino
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Two or More Races
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
White
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
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CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Students who met expectations are considered academically prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area, while students who exceeded expectations are considered academically well prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time.
| 2025 | 2026 | Isbeddel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 46.0 | 21.0 | −25.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.7 | 15.9 | −23.8 |
| White | 77.8 | – | – |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 23.4 | 13.4 | −10.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 76.6 | 53.8 | −22.8 |
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CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Students who met expectations are considered academically prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area, while students who exceeded expectations are considered academically well prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time.
| 2025 | 2026 | Isbeddel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 14.8 | 8.8 | −6.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8 | 5.4 | −2.4 |
| White | 33.3 | – | – |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 6.1 | 5.4 | −0.7 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 26.5 | 23.1 | −3.4 |
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CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Median Growth Percentile demonstrates this groups progress relative to the current tested student population in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.
| 2025 | 2026 | Isbeddel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 63.0 | 46.0 | −17.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58.0 | 44.0 | −14.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 61.0 | 45.5 | −15.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 66.5 | 47.0 | −19.5 |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Median Growth Percentile demonstrates this groups progress relative to the current tested student population in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.
| 2025 | 2026 | Isbeddel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 47.5 | 36.0 | −11.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 34.0 | −6.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 45.0 | 33.5 | −11.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 54.0 | 60.5 | +6.5 |
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Schools provided this information and may update it from year to year. Please contact the school to confirm programs of interest.
Academic Offerings
- Academic Club or Competition
- Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
- Drama
- Gifted and Talented Supports
- International Focus
- Japanese
- Mandarin
- STEM
- Service Learning
- Spanish
- Visual Arts
Special Programs
- ASCENT
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Community Service Club or Organization
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Credit Recovery Program
- Cross Country (Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls)
- Fitness
- Flag Football (Co-ed)
- Gardening
- Music
- Native American Student Support Program
- Physical Education (PE)
- School Yearbook or Newspaper
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Student Leadership
- Volleyball (Girls)
Student Services & Supports
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Education
- Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program (MI-S)
Multi-Lingual Learners
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
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Unified Improvement Plan: Priority Performance Challenges
Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education, and/or to be successful in the workforce, earning a living wage immediately upon graduation. The School Finder only contains one portion of the UIP, each school's Priority Performance Challenges. To access any school's complete UIP, you can visit: School and District UIPs
Priority Performance Challenges
- Low Academic Performance in Literacy
- Low Academic Performance in Math
- Low Student Attendance and High Chronic Absenteeism
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Absenteeism
This data shows three attendance measures. Average Daily Attendance is the percentage of possible student days that students attended. Chronic Absenteeism is the percentage of students who were absent 10 percent or more of the days enrolled during the school year; this includes all absences, whether unexcused, excused, or due to suspension. Truancy Rate is the percentage of possible student days that were unexcused absences. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.
Average Daily Attendance
Chronic Absenteeism
Truancy Rate
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About the Data
This guide uses data from Denver Public Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, individual school websites, and Colorado Open Records Act requests. If you find any errors, please let us know. Keep in mind that corrections may be needed on other websites as well.
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