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
The mission of Joe Shoemaker School is to ensure that all children achieve academic and personal excellence, experience joy in learning and use their individual and collective talents and passions to become effective learners and ethical citizens who contribute to a better world.Shoemaker's vision is to provide a true Colorado...
The mission of Joe Shoemaker School is to ensure that all children achieve academic and personal excellence, experience joy in learning and use their individual and collective talents and passions to become effective learners and ethical citizens who contribute to a better world.Shoemaker's vision is to provide a true Colorado education, embracing our urban and natural settings. Our school model integrates a strong school community, EL Education and ecological literacy. At Shoemaker joyous, purposeful learning is the norm and relationships matter. When students have a strong sense of belonging coupled with meaningful work they care about, no goal is too mighty.Shoemaker is dedicated to providing a diverse student body with an innovative, intellectually rigorous academic experience. This powerful learning community nurtures the unique talents, strengths, and curiosity of each student. Shoemaker is an inclusive school that fosters each child's sense of wonder and adventure through exemplary standards of character, academic achievement, and social responsibility.
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 83.7 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 54.1 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 58.4 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 76.3 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 84.7 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 94.9 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 95.9 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 22.1 % | 22.1 % | +0.0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 8.8 % | 8.6 % | -0.2 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2 % | 20 % | +3.8 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 34.5 % | 36.4 % | +1.9 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 15.3 % | 14.3 % | -1.0 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 34.1 % | 45.2 % | +11.1 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 14.6 % | 14.9 % | +0.3 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 8.8 % | 8.8 % | +0.0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5 % | 5.6 % | +1.1 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 37.9 % | 36 % | -1.9 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 11.5 % | 9.8 % | -1.7 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 19.3 % | 28.6 % | +9.3 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 41 | 41 | +0.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | NA | NA | NA |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 46.5 | 38 | -8.5 |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 45 | 40 | -5.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34.5 | -4.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 45.5 | 47 | +1.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 45 | 37 | -8.0 |
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 | 4.3 % | 0.9 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 1.7 % | 0.9 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8 % | 0.5 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 12.1 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| White | 4 % | 1.3 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 89.1 % |
| Truancy Rate | 6 % |