Excellent
#13 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 1% in state
Denver Green School Northfield
Middle School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C middle school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5677 N GALENA ST, Denver, CO 80238
- Math 72% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Denver Green School Northfield score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 29 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Denver Green School Northfield sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,191
Median home value
$806,400
Median rent
$2,071/mo
College educated
77.3%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dsst: Elevate Northeast Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Conservatory Green Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter SCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Kearney Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 634 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #7 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denver Green School Northfield is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denver Green School Northfield
Denver Green School Northfield is a public middle school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 540 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denver Green School Northfield
What grades does Denver Green School Northfield serve?
Denver Green School Northfield serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Denver Green School Northfield?
Denver Green School Northfield has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver Green School Northfield?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver Green School Northfield is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denver Green School Northfield rank in CO?
Denver Green School Northfield ranks #13 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Denver Green School Northfield's MySchoolScout rating?
Denver Green School Northfield has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Denver Green School Northfield?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denver Green School Northfield has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Denver Green School Northfield a charter school?
No, Denver Green School Northfield is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denver Green School Northfield a Title I school?
No, Denver Green School Northfield is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denver Green School Northfield?
20.6% of students at Denver Green School Northfield qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (720) 423-8200
- Area population (ZIP 80238)
- 29,448
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80238; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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