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Swigert International School

Swigert International School

Address: 3480 Syracuse Street, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-4800

Principal Name: Shelby Dennis

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About the Data

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PK-4
Grades Served
653
Total Enrollment
17:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:10am-3:10pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

Swigert International School strives to create innovative, intellectually curious students who share a sense of agency for creating a better and more peaceful world. Swigert will achieve this vision by developing knowledgeable, inquisitive and caring young people through the collaboration of students, teachers, parents and community. SIS provides a challenging,...

Swigert International School strives to create innovative, intellectually curious students who share a sense of agency for creating a better and more peaceful world. Swigert will achieve this vision by developing knowledgeable, inquisitive and caring young people through the collaboration of students, teachers, parents and community. SIS provides a challenging, engaging and internationally-minded instructional program to encourage each child to reach their full potential. SIS inspires creativity, curiosity and critical thinking through highly effective instructional practices, including the use of technology, the environment and community resources. SIS develops respectful, service-oriented students who care for themselves, their communities and the world around them.

Student Demographics

Asian
5.1%
Black or African American
7.2%
Hispanic or Latino
13.8%
White
63.7%
Other
10.2%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
7.1%
Black or African American
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
2.4%
White
81%
Unknown or Withheld
0%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
15.6%
English Learners
6.5%
Special Education
8.2%
10.68
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 87.3 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 42.2 %
Students feel safe and healthy 59.8 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 70.5 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 51.5 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 97.7 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 98.8 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 75.3 % 72.4 % -2.9 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian 88.2 % NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 51.6 % 60 % +8.4 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 83.3 % 82.8 % -0.5 %
White 82 % 79.4 % -2.6 %
Economically Disadvantaged 37.1 % 44.8 % +7.7 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 80.6 % 79.4 % -1.2 %

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 66.8 % 69.8 % +3.0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian 88.2 % 91.3 % +3.1 %
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 40.6 % 47.2 % +6.6 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 50 % 65.5 % +15.5 %
White 75.5 % 77.8 % +2.3 %
Economically Disadvantaged 33.3 % 39 % +5.7 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 71.6 % 77.7 % +6.1 %

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 62 65 +3.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 60.5 NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 63 69 +6.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 62.5 68 +5.5
Economically Disadvantaged NA 58 NA

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 52 62 +10.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 57.5 NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 52 68 +16.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 52.5 62 +9.5
Economically Disadvantaged NA 61.5 NA

Performance Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Choir
Gifted and Talented Supports
International Focus
Service Learning
Spanish
STEM
Special Programs Offered

Gardening
International Baccalaureate
Physical Education (PE)
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
After-School Programs
Before-School Programs
Special Education

Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood

ECE-4 English
Kindergarten English
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 0.2 % 0 % 0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian 0 % 0 % 0 %
Black or African American 1.9 % 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 2024
Average Daily Attendance 94.1 %
Truancy Rate 1.5 %
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