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#301 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 17% in state

Kipp Northeast Denver 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 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4636 WALDEN ST, Denver, CO 80249

  • Math 21% vs CO 36% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs CO 47% (2025)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.9% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-15.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism45.4%

Students at Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
36%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
47%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
9%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Northeast Denver 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.96–80.3 mi480Compare →
Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley RanchCharter · enrollment unverified6.46–80.3 mi361Compare →
Montbello Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.26–81.3 mi285Compare →
Rocky Mountain Prep NoelCharter · enrollment unverified5.26–81.3 mi258Compare →

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
#54 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

Kipp Northeast Denver 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School

Kipp Northeast Denver 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 471 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School

What grades does Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School serve?

Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School?

Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School rank in CO?

Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School ranks #301 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School a charter school?

Yes, Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School a Title I school?

No, Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School?

81.7% of students at Kipp Northeast Denver 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
471
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.4%
Area population (ZIP 80249)
41,209
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
31.5
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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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