Is Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School a good school?

Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School ranks 150 th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 187 students attended Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?

Students at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School are 48% White, 30% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

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Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is a public charter middle school in Denver, Colorado, serving 187 students in grades 6-8 with a diverse student population. This unique school focuses on athletics and leadership development for girls, and it consistently outperforms district and state averages in academic performance.

The school's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy, with 57.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 40.7% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, the school's proficiency rate of 31.6% also exceeds the district's 31.2% and the state's 34.2%. The school's performance is especially strong for certain student subgroups, such as ranking 59th out of 199 Colorado middle schools for Hispanic students in English Language Arts and 62nd out of 273 for White students in the same subject. The school also ranks 116th out of 244 Colorado middle schools for students of low socioeconomic status.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Kepner Beacon Middle School, DSST: Cole Middle School, and Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School stands out for its consistent academic performance, strong support for diverse student subgroups, and relatively low student-teacher ratio. The school's 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking in the top half of Colorado middle schools further demonstrate its commitment to providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

750 Galapago St.
Denver, CO 80204-3270

(303) 282-6437

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
150^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,688

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 187

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

Hispanic:

30.5%

African American:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School ranks better than 69.1% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 7^th among 30 ranked middle schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is $15,688. 20 middle schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School 150^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School in the ranking list.)

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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2013	67.19	141^st	454	68.9%
2014	54.15	202^nd	461	56.2%
2015	70.19	96^th	436	78.0%
2016	74.75	66^th	400	83.5%
2017	72.74	87^th	424	79.5%
2018	71.71	90^th	418	78.5%
2019	67.38	123^rd	458	73.1%
2021	47.96	170^th	369	53.9%
2022	48.69	204^th	448	54.5%
2023	55.62	169^th	480	64.8%
2024	61.10	150^th	485	69.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	58.91	65^th	222	70.7%
2019	64.49	61^st	240	74.6%
2024	46.28	116^th	244	52.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	58.71	114^th	315	63.8%
2019	57.38	135^th	352	61.6%
2021	25.19	194^th	254	23.6%
2022	39.04	188^th	326	42.3%
2023	53.12	150^th	363	58.7%
2024	53.24	144^th	350	58.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.61	70^th	121	42.1%
2019	60.24	54^th	134	59.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	36.16	137^th	220	37.7%
2024	61.18	59^th	199	70.4%

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Rank History for White students at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	78.53	31^st	199	84.4%
2019	78.28	42^nd	283	85.2%
2021	53.53	91^st	203	55.2%
2022	72.74	56^th	265	78.9%
2023	73.30	58^th	286	79.7%
2024	70.50	62^nd	273	77.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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The Girls Athletic Leadership School is tremendous place! Middle school is such a pivot point for girls, and GALS provides their students with everything they need to succeed, to build solid friendship, and to value their individuality. The academics are rigorous, but the GALS series is the secret sauce. It's a 3-year course (which they attend daily) designed to make students "more aware of their individual and community identity, the skills to navigate through challenges and decisions successfully, and empowerment to drive them." Choosing GALS for our daughter was one of the best decisions we've ever made! And their transition to remote learning has been thoughtful and seamless. We are so thankful to be part of this community! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	39	20	1	52	3	0	5	120
2012	72	24	5	64	2	0	9	176
2013	76	25	6	54	3	0	12	176
2014	83	21	5	78	0	0	14	201
2015	92	22	2	91	3	1	14	225
2016	110	19	2	104	3	0	7	245
2017	125	19	9	112	5	1	9	280
2018	169	22	13	108	2	1	12	327
2019	165	27	12	100	2	1	18	325
2020	156	28	13	84	1	0	15	297
2021	131	27	12	86	0	0	14	270
2022	103	25	3	79	1	0	16	227
2023	89	18	4	57	2	0	17	187

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	120	8.1	14.7	61.7
2012	176	16.5	10.6	51.1
2013	176	15.0	11.6	50
2014	201	16.7	12.0	51.2
2015	225	23.0	9.7	50.7
2016	245	19.0	12.8	52.2
2017	280	18.3	15.2	48.6
2018	327	21.2	15.4	42.2
2019	325	21.7	14.9	40
2020	297	19.0	15.5	32.7
2021	270	19.4	13.8	36.3
2022	227	19.5	11.5	34.8
2023	187	17.7	10.5	38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	120	8.1	14.7	61.7
2012	176	16.5	10.6	51.1
2013	176	15.0	11.6	50
2014	201	16.7	12.0	51.2
2015	225	23.0	9.7	50.7
2016	245	19.0	12.8	52.2
2017	280	18.3	15.2	48.6
2018	327	21.2	15.4	42.2
2019	325	21.7	14.9	40
2020	297	19.0	15.5	32.7
2021	270	19.4	13.8	36.3
2022	227	19.5	11.5	34.8
2023	187	17.7	10.5	38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,338
2020	$10,492
2021	$10,990
2022	$14,282
2023	$15,688

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 123^rd of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 169^th of 480 Middle schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School)	64.6	55.7	8.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	40	38.8	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School)	31	24.3	6.7%
6th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	27.9	26.9	1%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School)	54.9	46.3	8.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	45.1	40.3	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School)	26.5	16.7	9.8%
7th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	30.2	25.1	5.1%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School)	42.7	41.5	1.2%
8th Grade Science (School District No. 1)	22.7	26	3.3%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School)	64.5	61	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	46	40.8	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School)	56.5	41.5	15%
8th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	34.4	30.9	3.5%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School)	61.2	53.9	7.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.8	40.3	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School)	37.4	26.1	11.3%
All Grades Math (School District No. 1)	32.7	30.3	2.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	325	187	42.5%
African American	27	18	33.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	12	4	66.7%
Hispanic	100	57	43%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	165	89	46.1%
Two or More Races	18	17	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	38.5%	1.5%

Schools Near Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)					CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	750 Galapago St.	Denver	80204	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 282-6437	187	18	10.5	38.5%	89 (47.6%)	18 (9.6%)	57 (30.5%)	4 (2.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.1%)	61.1	150^th of 485 public middle schools	69.1%		55.6	169^th of 480 public middle schools	64.8%	19		57.9	61.2	52.9	57.7		30.3	28.4	38.0	31.6		39.2	$15,688
West Middle School	Public	6-8	951 Elati St	Denver	80204	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-5460	255	20	12.8	96.5%	7 (2.7%)	19 (7.5%)	220 (86.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	5.4	478^th of 485 public middle schools	1.4%		8.4	468^th of 480 public middle schools	2.5%	10		5.5	16.7	11.3	11.1					2.8			$19,969
Morey Middle School	Public	6-8	840 East 14th Avenue	Denver	80218	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-0700	446	22	20.1	29.4%	257 (57.6%)	40 (9.0%)	118 (26.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.8%)	97.1	11^th of 485 public middle schools	97.7%		96.7	7^th of 480 public middle schools	98.5%	4		76.1	87.5	83.7	82.5		65.4	72.2	79.2	72.2		68.5	$15,417
DSST: Cedar Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	150 S Pearl Street	Denver	80209	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 524-6350	469	38	12.3	51.0%	181 (38.6%)	86 (18.3%)	143 (30.5%)	21 (4.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.2%)	78.5	83^rd of 485 public middle schools	82.9%		81.3	74^th of 480 public middle schools	84.6%	9		63.7	64.9	53.6	60.7		48.3	53.9	46.4	49.6		45.9	$17,590
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	375 S Tejon Street	Denver	80223	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 623-5772	387	34	11.5	93.3%	7 (1.8%)	10 (2.6%)	361 (93.3%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	10.9	445^th of 485 public middle schools	8.2%		14	413^th of 480 public middle schools	14.0%	32	23.3	12.7	25.9	19.5	20.7	11.9	5.7	9.5	6.6	8.0	20.0	9.7	$15,894
Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	1820 Lowell Blvd	Denver	80204	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-0260	514	31	16.6	87.7%	51 (9.9%)	54 (10.5%)	387 (75.3%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.8%)	15.4	405^th of 485 public middle schools	16.5%		13.8	418^th of 480 public middle schools	12.9%	13		18.8	24.2	31.6	24.9		9.3	10.9	14.8	11.7		12.5	$18,076
Kepner Beacon Middle School	Public	6-8	911 South Hazel Court	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-0027	431	28	15.2	88.4%	21 (4.9%)	24 (5.6%)	371 (86.1%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	13.9	417^th of 485 public middle schools	14.0%		13.8	417^th of 480 public middle schools	13.1%			22.1	24.2	29.8	25.4		6.9	6.7	10.2	7.9		14.2	$19,395
DSST: Cole Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3240 Humboldt Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6354	274	19	14.6	92.7%	5 (1.8%)	56 (20.4%)	202 (73.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	4 (1.5%)	15.6	403^rd of 485 public middle schools	16.9%		17.8	383^rd of 480 public middle schools	20.2%	20		13.8	24.7	34.7	23.9		9.1	14.1	10.8	11.3		13.3	$21,806
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood	Public, Charter	6-8	3201 W Arizona Ave.	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 962-9880	314	36	8.7	94.3%	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	295 (93.9%)	7 (2.2%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19.5	375^th of 485 public middle schools	22.7%		10.5	450^th of 480 public middle schools	6.3%	75		26.1	32.6	27.3	28.8		10.0	13.0	22.5	15.4		12.6	$16,361
Grant Beacon Middle School	Public	6-8	1751 South Washington Street	Denver	80210	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-9360	356	23	15.3	60.1%	123 (34.6%)	28 (7.9%)	173 (48.6%)	10 (2.8%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	48.7	218^th of 485 public middle schools	55.1%		51.5	206^th of 480 public middle schools	57.1%	12		34.7	55.9	43.6	44.4		23.8	39.4	28.2	30.2		35.8	$19,422

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