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Montbello 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 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5290 KITTREDGE ST, Denver, CO 80239
- Math 5% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montbello Middle School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montbello 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,661
Median home value
$394,500
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Prep NoelCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley RanchCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Kipp Northeast Denver Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 471 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #195 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
Montbello 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 Montbello Middle School
Montbello 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 285 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,754 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (2025 CMAS) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montbello Middle School
What grades does Montbello Middle School serve?
Montbello Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Montbello Middle School?
Montbello Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montbello Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montbello Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montbello Middle School rank in CO?
Montbello Middle School ranks #1,754 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Montbello Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montbello Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Montbello Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montbello Middle School has 5% math proficiency (2025 CMAS) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Is Montbello Middle School a charter school?
No, Montbello Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montbello Middle School a Title I school?
No, Montbello Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montbello Middle School?
91.6% of students at Montbello 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
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.4%
- Phone
- (720) 424-0850
- Area population (ZIP 80239)
- 44,077
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 80239; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 CMAS; directory SY 2023–24
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