About the Data
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About the School
"McKinley-Thatcher Elementary is a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School located in the Platt Park neighborhood of south central Denver. We serve children ages four through fifth-grade and our families, students and staff value our deeply connected community and the impact that high-quality instruction has on student success. At McKinley-Thatcher, we...
"McKinley-Thatcher Elementary is a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School located in the Platt Park neighborhood of south central Denver. We serve children ages four through fifth-grade and our families, students and staff value our deeply connected community and the impact that high-quality instruction has on student success. At McKinley-Thatcher, we foster a love of learning through experiential education, individualized approaches and supporting the growth of the whole child. Our students achieve academic excellence supported by teachers and staff who create 21st century learning environments and foster social emotional development. We use an instructional model called "platooning" for our core content instruction. In kindergarten through fifth-grade
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
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Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 74.2 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 95.4 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 95.6 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 50.6 % | 57.1 % | +6.5 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1 % | 26.1 % | +3.0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 68.9 % | 79.1 % | +10.2 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 25.9 % | 28.1 % | +2.2 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 63 % | 77.8 % | +14.8 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 36.3 % | 50 % | +13.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 % | 21.7 % | +9.7 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 51.1 % | 69.8 % | +18.7 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 14.8 % | 21.9 % | +7.1 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 47.2 % | 70.5 % | +23.3 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | NA | 35 | NA |
| 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 | 39 | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 39 | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 32.5 | NA |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | NA | 61 | NA |
| 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 | 55 | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 61 | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 61 | NA |
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 | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Asian | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| White | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 91.8 % |
| Truancy Rate | 2.7 % |