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#753 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 41% in state
Lake 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 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1820 LOWELL BLVD, Denver, CO 80204
- Math 15% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Middle School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lake 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 90Biker’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
$79,265
Median home value
$579,900
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80204; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennyson Center for Children at CchPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Skinner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #99 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
Lake 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 Lake Middle School
Lake 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 603 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #753 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Middle School
What grades does Lake Middle School serve?
Lake Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Middle School?
Lake Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Middle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Middle School rank in CO?
Lake Middle School ranks #753 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Lake Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Lake Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Middle School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Lake Middle School a charter school?
No, Lake Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lake Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Middle School?
87.9% of students at Lake 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
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.1%
- Phone
- (720) 424-0260
- Area population (ZIP 80204)
- 35,518
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 80204; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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