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
University Park is a community of mighty thinkers and doers! Through our whole child approach, students learn to work together in ways that will help positively impact our community and the world. Our rigorous curriculum encourages a deeper understanding of subject material and we are regularly a top DPS school...
University Park is a community of mighty thinkers and doers! Through our whole child approach, students learn to work together in ways that will help positively impact our community and the world. Our rigorous curriculum encourages a deeper understanding of subject material and we are regularly a top DPS school for overall student achievement. UPark prides itself on supporting the learning of all students through a variety of programs including Gifted and Talented, English Language Acquisition, Special Education, wellness, physical education, green team and the arts. We offer a wide variety of enrichment classes as well as before- and after-school Discovery Link. Our close partnerships with families also help engage all areas of student growth and success. Visit our school and learn more about becoming a UPark Wise Owl!
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 86 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 42 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 60.8 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 69.8 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 74.5 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 98 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 96.6 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 63.2 % | 58.6 % | -4.6 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.2 % | 46.2 % | +0.0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 72.6 % | 65.8 % | -6.8 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 23.7 % | 28.6 % | +4.9 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 76.1 % | 70.8 % | -5.3 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 62.1 % | 62.2 % | +0.1 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.9 % | 42.3 % | -0.6 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 74.5 % | 70.5 % | -4.0 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 16.3 % | 31.4 % | +15.1 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 78.8 % | 75.2 % | -3.6 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 62 | 59 | -3.0 |
| 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 | 63 | 59 | -4.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 65 | 65 | +0.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 53.5 | NA |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 70 | 67 | -3.0 |
| 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 | 69.5 | 63.5 | -6.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 70 | 67 | -3.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 70 | 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 | 0.5 % | 1.5 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 0 % | 5.9 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 3.8 % | 7.7 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 % | 3.8 % | 0 % |
| Two or More Races | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| White | 0.4 % | 0.4 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 93.8 % |
| Truancy Rate | 3.2 % |
Unified Improvement Plan: Priority Performance Challenges
Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education,...
Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education, and/or to be successful in the workforce, earning a living wage immediately upon graduation. The School Finder only contains one portion of the UIP, each school's Priority Performance Challenges. To access any school's complete UIP, you can visit: School and District UIPs
Decreasing READ Act Achievement
Low achievement for Targeted Student Subgroups
Low student engagement