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
A traditional, comprehensive middle school, Skinner has earned a reputation as a rigorous school that prepares all students for college and career. Skinner offers an outstanding faculty; interactive classroom technology including 1:1 devices; a focus on positive student culture with high accountability; a huge variety of daily electives (PE; Art;...
A traditional, comprehensive middle school, Skinner has earned a reputation as a rigorous school that prepares all students for college and career. Skinner offers an outstanding faculty; interactive classroom technology including 1:1 devices; a focus on positive student culture with high accountability; a huge variety of daily electives (PE; Art; Spanish; Band, Orchestra, Jazz; Choir; Woodshop; STEAM; ELD classes; Home Economics; Yearbook, YESS Mentoring and many more) and competitive athletics. Skinner believes in serving ALL students and implements a continuum of programming to meet the needs of ALL learners (including those identified as GT/HGT to students requiring special education services). Skinner maintains a diverse and inclusive student body that reflects the world around us. We invite you to contact us and learn more about Skinner!
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 82.6 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 62.2 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 82.4 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 64.7 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 64.9 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 87.9 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 89.3 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 51.5 % | 63.2 % | +11.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.8 % | 35.7 % | +10.9 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | 75 % | NA |
| White | 70.8 % | 78.7 % | +7.9 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 13.9 % | 24.5 % | +10.6 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 65.1 % | 77 % | +11.9 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 38.8 % | 46.9 % | +8.1 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1 % | 20.5 % | +6.4 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | 58.8 % | NA |
| White | 58.3 % | 63.6 % | +5.3 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 9.2 % | 11.1 % | +1.9 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 51.7 % | 62.4 % | +10.7 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 56.5 | 62 | +5.5 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 50 | -1.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 58 | 69.5 | +11.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 57.5 | 67 | +9.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 47 | 45 | -2.0 |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 64 | 59 | -5.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | NA | 49 | NA |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 63 | 64.5 | +1.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 63 | 64 | +1.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 43.5 | 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 | 20.1 % | 22 % | 0.6 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Asian | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8 % | 17 % | 0.5 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 0.5 % | 0.2 % | 0 % |
| White | 4.9 % | 3.3 % | 0.2 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 90.6 % |
| Truancy Rate | 5.4 % |