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Grant Beacon Middle School
Data current as of 2025

Grant Beacon Middle School

1751 South Washington Street, Denver
Jennifer Anderson

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About the Data

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School Details

6-8
Grades Served
9:10am-4:30pm
M, Tu, W, Th
347
Total Enrollment
9:10am-1:30pm
Friday
15:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
$19,422
Per Pupil Expenditure

About the School

Grant Beacon Middle School is committed to the high achievement and growth of every student, providing a college-preparatory program that sets high expectations and requires critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. We focus on the “Blended Learning” model, which enhances student understanding by combining traditional instructional methods with technology-based instruction.

Student Demographics

Asian 2.9%
0% 100%
Black or African American 8.8%
0% 100%
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
0% 100%
White 27.1%
0% 100%
Other 6.9%
0% 100%

Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
0% 100%
Asian 4.6%
0% 100%
Black or African American 13.6%
0% 100%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
0% 100%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
0% 100%
Two or More Races 0.0%
0% 100%
White 63.6%
0% 100%
Unknown or Withheld 4.6%
0% 100%

Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged 65.5%
0% 100%
English Learners 16.2%
0% 100%
Special Education 18.6%
0% 100%

Average Years of Teacher Experience

7.43
Average Years of Experience for Teachers

Student Survey Results

Metric 2025
Students feel a sense of belonging 79.7%
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 70.1%
Students feel safe and healthy 78.4%
Students feel they have choice and agency 71.2%
Students feel a sense of belonging
2025 79.7%
Students feel engaged in learning and activities
2025 70.1%
Students feel safe and healthy
2025 78.4%
Students feel they have choice and agency
2025 71.2%

Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 65.8%
Parents feel welcomed by their school 90.3%
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 91.8%
Parents feel involved in school decisions
2023 65.8%
Parents feel welcomed by their school
2023 90.3%
Parents have positive interactions with teachers
2023 91.8%

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2024 2025 Change
All Students 44.4% 41.6% -2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 25.0% 18.5% -6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9% 23.9% +1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 50.0% 50.0% +0.0%
White 78.4% 81.0% +2.6%
Economically Disadvantaged 26.8% 25.9% -0.9%
Not Economically Disadvantaged 77.4% 57.1% -20.3%
All Students
2024 44.4%
2025 41.6%
Change -2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Asian
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Black or African American
2024 25.0%
2025 18.5%
Change -6.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2024 22.9%
2025 23.9%
Change +1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Two or More Races
2024 50.0%
2025 50.0%
Change +0.0%
White
2024 78.4%
2025 81.0%
Change +2.6%
Economically Disadvantaged
2024 26.8%
2025 25.9%
Change -0.9%
Not Economically Disadvantaged
2024 77.4%
2025 57.1%
Change -20.3%

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2024 2025 Change
All Students 30.2% 27.7% -2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 10.1% 10.7% +0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 33.3% 35.3% +2.0%
White 65.0% 64.3% -0.7%
Economically Disadvantaged 12.6% 11.5% -1.1%
Not Economically Disadvantaged 63.2% 43.9% -19.3%
All Students
2024 30.2%
2025 27.7%
Change -2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Asian
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Black or African American
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Hispanic or Latino
2024 10.1%
2025 10.7%
Change +0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Two or More Races
2024 33.3%
2025 35.3%
Change +2.0%
White
2024 65.0%
2025 64.3%
Change -0.7%
Economically Disadvantaged
2024 12.6%
2025 11.5%
Change -1.1%
Not Economically Disadvantaged
2024 63.2%
2025 43.9%
Change -19.3%

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2024 2025 Change
All Students 60.0 63.0 +3.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA 37.0 NA
Hispanic or Latino 59.0 59.0 +0.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 65.0 69.0 +4.0
Economically Disadvantaged 57.0 59.0 +2.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 70.5 63.5 -7.0
All Students
2024 60.0
2025 63.0
Change +3.0
American Indian or Alaska Native
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Asian
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Black or African American
2024 NA
2025 37.0
Change NA
Hispanic or Latino
2024 59.0
2025 59.0
Change +0.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Two or More Races
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
White
2024 65.0
2025 69.0
Change +4.0
Economically Disadvantaged
2024 57.0
2025 59.0
Change +2.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged
2024 70.5
2025 63.5
Change -7.0

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2024 2025 Change
All Students 48.0 42.5 -5.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA 34.0 NA
Hispanic or Latino 45.0 37.5 -7.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 55.0 47.0 -8.0
Economically Disadvantaged 41.0 37.0 -4.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 57.5 50.0 -7.5
All Students
2024 48.0
2025 42.5
Change -5.5
American Indian or Alaska Native
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Asian
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Black or African American
2024 NA
2025 34.0
Change NA
Hispanic or Latino
2024 45.0
2025 37.5
Change -7.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
Two or More Races
2024 NA
2025 NA
Change NA
White
2024 55.0
2025 47.0
Change -8.0
Economically Disadvantaged
2024 41.0
2025 37.0
Change -4.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged
2024 57.5
2025 50.0
Change -7.5

Preliminary 2025 State Performance Rating

Performance Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating

Academic Offerings

Art History
Audio Production
Blended Learning
Broadcast Journalism
Ceramics
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Competency-Based Learning
Comprehensive Health
Digital Media Arts
Drawing
Expeditionary Learning
Film
Gifted and Talented Supports
Project-Based Learning
Visual Arts

Special Programs

Band
Dance Styles and Genres
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Futures Football
Guitar
Music
Painting
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Softball (Girls)
Sports Clubs
String Orchestra
Student Leadership
Track and Field (Boys)
Track and Field (Girls)
Volleyball (Boys)
Volleyball (Girls)

Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Community Resources
Lunch

Special Education

Affective Needs Center-Based Program (AN)
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program (MI)

Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)

Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Suspensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 6.5% 18.9% 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A N/A N/A
Asian N/A N/A N/A
Black or African American 10.0% 56.7% 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5% 19.6% 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A N/A N/A
Two or More Races 20.0% 35.0% 0.0%
White 3.3% 4.3% 0.0%
All Students
In School Suspensions 6.5%
Out of School Suspensions 18.9%
Referrals to Law Enforcement 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
In School Suspensions N/A
Out of School Suspensions N/A
Referrals to Law Enforcement N/A
Asian
In School Suspensions N/A
Out of School Suspensions N/A
Referrals to Law Enforcement N/A
Black or African American
In School Suspensions 10.0%
Out of School Suspensions 56.7%
Referrals to Law Enforcement 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
In School Suspensions 6.5%
Out of School Suspensions 19.6%
Referrals to Law Enforcement 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
In School Suspensions N/A
Out of School Suspensions N/A
Referrals to Law Enforcement N/A
Two or More Races
In School Suspensions 20.0%
Out of School Suspensions 35.0%
Referrals to Law Enforcement 0.0%
White
In School Suspensions 3.3%
Out of School Suspensions 4.3%
Referrals to Law Enforcement 0.0%

Absenteeism

Metric 2025
Average Daily Attendance 88.9%
Truancy Rate 5.8%
Average Daily Attendance
2025 88.9%
Truancy Rate
2025 5.8%

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,...

Achievement Gap in Subgroup Status for Math, ELA (Emphasis on Students on IEPs)

Low Student Achievement in Math

Need for Disaggregated Growth in Math

39.68512
-104.98