Excellent
#54 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 3% in state
Dsst: Cedar Middle School
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 charter middle school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 S PEARL STREET, Denver, CO 80209
- Math 55% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dsst: Cedar Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dsst: Cedar Middle 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 93Biker’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
$118,759
Median home value
$971,500
Median rent
$1,981/mo
College educated
80.1%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Solid Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Rock Solid Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 225 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #21 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
Dsst: Cedar Middle 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 Dsst: Cedar Middle School
Dsst: Cedar Middle School 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 479 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dsst: Cedar Middle School
What grades does Dsst: Cedar Middle School serve?
Dsst: Cedar Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dsst: Cedar Middle School?
Dsst: Cedar Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Cedar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Cedar Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dsst: Cedar Middle School rank in CO?
Dsst: Cedar Middle School ranks #54 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Dsst: Cedar Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dsst: Cedar Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Dsst: Cedar Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dsst: Cedar Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Dsst: Cedar Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Dsst: Cedar Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dsst: Cedar Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dsst: Cedar Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dsst: Cedar Middle School?
53.4% of students at Dsst: Cedar Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (303) 524-6350
- Area population (ZIP 80209)
- 26,794
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 80209; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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