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#903 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 50% in state
Dunstan Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Lakewood, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1855 SOUTH WRIGHT STREET, Lakewood, CO 80228
- Math 40% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dunstan Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dunstan Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), 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
$110,013
Median home value
$607,300
Median rent
$1,819/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80228; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffco Remote Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Harmony Hills AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–6 | 1.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Carmody Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Astravo Online Academy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 854 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #86 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dunstan Middle School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunstan Middle School
Dunstan Middle School is a public middle school in Lakewood, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 790 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunstan Middle School
What grades does Dunstan Middle School serve?
Dunstan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dunstan Middle School?
Dunstan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunstan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunstan Middle School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunstan Middle School rank in CO?
Dunstan Middle School ranks #903 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Dunstan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunstan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Dunstan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunstan Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dunstan Middle School a charter school?
No, Dunstan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunstan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dunstan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunstan Middle School?
30.1% of students at Dunstan 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
- 790
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (303) 982-9270
- Area population (ZIP 80228)
- 34,677
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 80228; 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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