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#1257 of 1,815 schools in CO
Dora Moore Ece-8 School
Elementary 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 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
846 CORONA STREET, Denver, CO 80218
- Math 19% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dora Moore Ece-8 School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dora Moore Ece-8 School 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$82,925
Median home value
$653,900
Median rent
$1,475/mo
College educated
71.8%
Homeownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Bromwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Childrens Garden MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| L'ecole De DenverPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #146 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
Dora Moore Ece-8 School 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 Dora Moore Ece-8 School
Dora Moore Ece-8 School is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,257 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dora Moore Ece-8 School
What grades does Dora Moore Ece-8 School serve?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dora Moore Ece-8 School?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dora Moore Ece-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dora Moore Ece-8 School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dora Moore Ece-8 School rank in CO?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School ranks #1,257 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Dora Moore Ece-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dora Moore Ece-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Dora Moore Ece-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dora Moore Ece-8 School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dora Moore Ece-8 School a charter school?
No, Dora Moore Ece-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dora Moore Ece-8 School a Title I school?
No, Dora Moore Ece-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dora Moore Ece-8 School?
60.6% of students at Dora Moore Ece-8 School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.7%
- Phone
- (720) 424-5300
- Area population (ZIP 80218)
- 19,364
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
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 80218; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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