Serving 220 students in grades 6-8, Denver Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 220 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Denver Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Denver Middle School?
220 students attend Denver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Denver Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Middle School?
Denver Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denver Middle School offer ?
Denver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denver Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 220 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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