Very Good
#333 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 18% in state
Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4800 TELLURIDE STREET BUILDING 3, Denver, CO 80249
- Math 23% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$97,457
Median home value
$457,500
Median rent
$2,083/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80249; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley RanchCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Kipp Northeast Denver Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 5–8 | 0.3 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Montbello Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Prep NoelCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 258 | 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
- #58 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: Green Valley Ranch 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: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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 480 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
What grades does Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School serve?
Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School?
Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School rank in CO?
Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School ranks #333 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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: Green Valley Ranch Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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: Green Valley Ranch Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle School?
79.4% of students at Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (303) 524-6300
- Area population (ZIP 80249)
- 41,209
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 80249; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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