Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Great Work Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Great Work Montessori's student population of 260 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Great Work Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Work Montessori is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1454 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
60%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Great Work Montessori is ranked #1454 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Great Work Montessori?
260 students attend Great Work Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Great Work Montessori students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Work Montessori?
Great Work Montessori has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Great Work Montessori offer ?
Great Work Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Great Work Montessori part of?
Great Work Montessori is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Great Work Montessori located?
Great Work Montessori is located in the Jefferson Gardens neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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