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.
About the School
Mission & VisionUtilizing authentic Montessori practices, Denison strives to prepare students for their time and place by:Meeting childrens physical, intellectual, social, emotional and academic needsInspiring children to grow to their fullest potential and become contributing members of societyMelding childrens school, family and community experiencesAt the heart of our school culture...
Mission & VisionUtilizing authentic Montessori practices, Denison strives to prepare students for their time and place by:Meeting childrens physical, intellectual, social, emotional and academic needsInspiring children to grow to their fullest potential and become contributing members of societyMelding childrens school, family and community experiencesAt the heart of our school culture is our core values system:RespectOthers,Self, andEnvironmentOur school is staffed by highly-educated, Montessori-trained professionals who support students using a whole-child perspective. The staff values each child as a unique individual and helps provide a safe, nurturing and challenging environment to support the childs learning journey academically, socially and emotionally.
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 85.5 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 45.1 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 56.6 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 79.1 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 73.4 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 94.2 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 94.6 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 34.9 % | 28.4 % | -6.5 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.7 % | 19.7 % | -5.0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 59.1 % | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 27.4 % | 20.3 % | -7.1 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 48.9 % | 50 % | +1.1 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 20.9 % | 22.7 % | +1.8 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6 % | 15.8 % | +1.2 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 31.8 % | 43.8 % | +12.0 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 13.1 % | 17.5 % | +4.4 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 35.6 % | 36.7 % | +1.1 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 51 | 58.5 | +7.5 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 60 | +15.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 53 | 47 | -6.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 50.5 | 61 | +10.5 |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 46 | 66 | +20.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 61.5 | +14.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 53 | 65 | +12.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 41 | 66 | +25.0 |
Academic Offerings
Special Programs Offered
Student Services & Supports
Special Education
Multi-Lingual Learners
Early Childhood
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 90.7 % |
| Truancy Rate | 4 % |
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,...
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
Attendance
Insufficient Student Achievement in ELA and Math for targeted student subgroups
Student Social Emotional Regulation