About the Data
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About the School
Dora Moore ECE-8 School is a richly diverse and innovative environment where each child thrives. We nurture kind, curious learners who are future ready!Community: We believe that creating the conditions for each student to be known and for their unique identities to be affirmed and celebrated leads to each student...
Dora Moore ECE-8 School is a richly diverse and innovative environment where each child thrives. We nurture kind, curious learners who are future ready!Community: We believe that creating the conditions for each student to be known and for their unique identities to be affirmed and celebrated leads to each student feeling they are worthy and belong. Kindness: We believe that ensuring all students feel physically and emotionally safe allows them to live as their most authentic selves.Curiosity: We believe that asking questions, challenging ideas and thinking critically makes all of us better.Excellence: We are committed to educational equity as excellence. This means there is no predictability of success or failure that correlates with any social or cultural factor and that each child is getting the challenge and support they need and deserve.We offer high-quality, rigorous, standards-based instruction to all students. We enrich the student experience through diverse community and business partnerships in the Capitol Hill and greater Denver community that extend our learning experiences both on and off campus. These partnerships enrich our grade-level curriculums and develop 21st Century skills that open doors and encourage students to dream and prepare for the future. Additionally, we offer visual arts, physical education, music, and STEM programming. We provide daily, dedicated time for social emotional learning and 21st century skill development for all students.
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 76.9 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 43.7 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 53.2 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 64.3 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 72.7 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 97.8 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 97.6 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 35.8 % | 33.8 % | -2.0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 9.4 % | 16.1 % | +6.7 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.3 % | 21.2 % | -8.1 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 69 % | 63.6 % | -5.4 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 21.9 % | 21 % | -0.9 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 60 % | 60.4 % | +0.4 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 16.1 % | 18.7 % | +2.6 % |
| 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 | 36.6 % | 46.7 % | +10.1 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 3.2 % | 7.8 % | +4.6 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 38.2 % | 41.7 % | +3.5 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 71 | 49 | -22.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | 42 | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 | 48 | -20.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 83 | 59 | -24.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 79 | 46 | -33.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 68 | 50 | -18.0 |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 50 | 50 | +0.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | 41 | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 47 | -3.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 36 | 63.5 | +27.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 46 | 60 | +14.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 51.5 | 47 | -4.5 |
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 | 5.7 % | 3.8 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 9.2 % | 3.9 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3 % | 4.2 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 2.6 % | 7.9 % | 0 % |
| White | 3 % | 1 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 88 % |
| Truancy Rate | 7.6 % |