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#1323 of 1,815 schools in CO
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
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 school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2250 SOUTH QUITMAN WAY, Denver, CO 80219
- Math 10% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 39 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$67,325
Median home value
$426,200
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80219; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 983 | Compare → |
| Denver Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Augustine Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Deaf SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 81 | 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.
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
- #160 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
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy 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 Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is a public school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 789 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,323 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
What grades does Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy serve?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy rank in CO?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy ranks #1,323 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
80.5% of students at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 789
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.7%
- Phone
- (720) 424-0200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 80219)
- 60,095
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 80219; 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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