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#820 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 45% in state
Mcauliffe Manual 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 serving grades 6th – 8th.
1700 E. 28TH AVE., Denver, CO 80205
- Math 16% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcauliffe Manual Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcauliffe Manual 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 95Biker’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
$98,770
Median home value
$627,600
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
61.3%
Homeownership
38%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dsst: Cole Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Morey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Bansbach Academy at Denver Childrens HomePrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 4–12 | 1.8 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 225 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #105 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
Mcauliffe Manual 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 Mcauliffe Manual Middle School
Mcauliffe Manual 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 235 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcauliffe Manual Middle School
What grades does Mcauliffe Manual Middle School serve?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcauliffe Manual Middle School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcauliffe Manual Middle School rank in CO?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School ranks #820 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Mcauliffe Manual Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcauliffe Manual Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Mcauliffe Manual Middle School a charter school?
No, Mcauliffe Manual Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcauliffe Manual Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mcauliffe Manual Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
76.6% of students at Mcauliffe Manual 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
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.2%
- Phone
- (720) 423-6550
- Area population (ZIP 80205)
- 33,856
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 80205; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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