DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Summary:

DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School is a public charter middle school in Denver, Colorado that serves around 480 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and significant African American and Asian representation.

DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School consistently outperforms the School District No. 1 and the state of Colorado in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency on the CMAS tests, with its 8th grade ELA proficiency rate significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's math proficiency rates are lower than the district and state. The school particularly excels in serving its African American and low socioeconomic status student populations, ranking among the top Colorado middle schools for these subgroups. In contrast, the school's gifted and talented students perform relatively poorly compared to other Colorado middle schools.

With a high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School appears to be a strong-performing school, especially in supporting underrepresented student groups. However, the school may need to address the needs of its gifted and talented students and continue to work on improving its math proficiency rates to better serve all its students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Denver Green School Northfield, DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School generally outperforms the other charter and public schools in the area, particularly in ELA proficiency.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 4800 Telluride Street Buildin
       Denver, CO  80249-6803


(303) 524-6300

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
249th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,692 Help


Students who attend DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College
    DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School
    KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
    Montbello High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  480

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.4%
African American:
25.2%
Asian:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School ranks worse than 51.3% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 9th among 30 ranked middle schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.26. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.4%), African American (25.2%), Asian (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School is 14.6. 16 middle schools in the School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School employs 32.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School is $17,692, which is the 12th highest among 30 middle schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School 249th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District No. 1:

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


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Rank History for DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

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Rank History for all students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 48.64 200th 436 54.1%
2016 45.40 198th 400 50.5%
2017 55.09 157th 424 63.0%
2018 52.67 174th 418 58.4%
2019 53.50 191st 458 58.3%
2021 25.92 286th 369 22.5%
2022 45.32 223rd 448 50.2%
2023 45.23 235th 480 51.0%
2024 40.26 249th 485 48.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.29 7th 20 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.60 25th 222 88.7%
2019 81.31 16th 240 93.3%
2021 47.21 54th 114 52.6%
2022 76.82 20th 197 89.8%
2023 81.72 16th 241 93.4%
2024 65.06 52nd 244 78.7%
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Rank History for Female students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.16 124th 315 60.6%
2019 55.23 147th 352 58.2%
2021 24.76 197th 254 22.4%
2022 43.72 166th 326 49.1%
2023 43.26 189th 363 47.9%
2024 34.89 208th 350 40.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.59 85th 121 29.8%
2019 29.75 115th 134 14.2%
2024 33.98 101st 126 19.8%
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Rank History for Male students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.58 181st 317 42.9%
2019 43.10 183rd 343 46.6%
2021 20.18 217th 249 12.9%
2022 35.92 192nd 328 41.5%
2023 36.20 204th 356 42.7%
2024 36.90 199th 357 44.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.13 7th 25 72.0%
2024 25.58 18th 21 14.3%
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Rank History for African American students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.11 3rd 22 86.4%
2019 74.25 5th 33 84.8%
2021 69.25 2nd 8 75.0%
2022 77.72 2nd 20 90.0%
2023 79.49 2nd 25 92.0%
2024 59.15 7th 25 72.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.38 36th 165 78.2%
2019 73.49 37th 220 83.2%
2021 33.34 59th 83 28.9%
2022 53.38 67th 169 60.4%
2023 46.25 96th 198 51.5%
2024 50.97 84th 199 57.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

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by a parent
Sunday, November 6, 2016

Open Quote DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THIS SCHOOLS GOOD DPS RATINGS. Looking at their ratings compared to all of Colorado middle schools you can how they are in fact a HORRIBLE SCHOOL. They do not comply with 504 Plans. It is impossible to get ahold of anyone. Teacher ignore all emails, messages, notes, etc. My son had over $100 worth of stuff stolen from his backpack that he was told to leave in the classroom. The room was left unattended and unlocked. Among returning he immediately told both teachers and they did not care. They very easily could have asked the classroom to open their bags or even addressed the issue but instead they brushed it off and did nothing. He told them again the next day and a 3rd time and again nothing. He then went above then and reported it to the front desk "office" who did nothing. The next day he told them again and they told him to tell another person. He told that person who again did nothing. No report no noting that it happened, nothing. It turns out they have a big theft problem but no one outside of school knows that because it is never reported or addressed to parents. When their tiny laptops that the school makes each student pay $750 for over a 3 year period( that they don't get to keep and have to pay ridiculous prices for any and all repairs) get stolen you the parent has to pay hundreds of dollars to replace. These are the same computers that they are told to leave in the room when they leave the class room during the day yet they don't lock the doors. This is the least of the schools problem though. The list is endless. RUN DONT WALK AWAY FROM THIS NIGHTMARE OF A SCHOOL! Close Quote



Enrollment information for DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 37 138 32 214 1 2 24 0 448
2014 41 123 39 224 2 1 20 0 450
2015 37 114 41 234 2 3 19 0 450
2016 30 122 37 240 2 2 22 0 455
2017 26 109 36 261 1 2 18 0 453
2018 23 109 37 278 0 3 17 0 467
2019 30 109 40 280 2 3 18 0 482
2020 27 116 35 278 0 8 18 0 482
2021 24 119 35 277 0 13 17 0 485
2022 16 124 46 268 0 7 18 0 479
2023 21 121 47 262 0 8 21 0 480
2024 23 121 47 261 0 11 17 0 480

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 DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 448 30.6 14.6 70.1
2014 450 29.2 15.4 76.9
2015 450 61.0 7.3 76.4
2016 455 31.0 14.6 77.1
2017 453 30.7 14.7 76.8
2018 467 38.0 12.2 78.8
2019 482 31.8 15.1 76.3
2020 482 32.9 14.6 77.6
2021 485 30.5 15.8 74.4
2022 479 31.9 15.0 73.7
2023 480 29.7 16.1 76
2024 480 32.7 14.6 79.4

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 DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 448 30.6 14.6 70.1
2014 450 29.2 15.4 76.9
2015 450 61.0 7.3 76.4
2016 455 31.0 14.6 77.1
2017 453 30.7 14.7 76.8
2018 467 38.0 12.2 78.8
2019 482 31.8 15.1 76.3
2020 482 32.9 14.6 77.6
2021 485 30.5 15.8 74.4
2022 479 31.9 15.0 73.7
2023 480 29.7 16.1 76
2024 480 32.7 14.6 79.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,277
2020 $12,801
2021 $14,238
2022 $15,221
2023 $17,692

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 235th of 480 Middle schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School)35.339.7
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4038.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School)29.822.4
 7.4%
   6th Grade Math (School District No. 1)27.926.9
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School)49.749.7
   7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)45.140.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School)35.523.9
 11.6%
   7th Grade Math (School District No. 1)30.225.1
 5.1%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School)34.827.5
 7.3%
   8th Grade Science (School District No. 1)22.726
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School)55.845.6
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4640.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School)41.232.7
 8.5%
   8th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.430.9
 3.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School)47.245
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School)35.726.2
 9.5%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students482480
 0.4%
African American109121
 11%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4047
 17.5%
Hispanic280262
 6.4%
Pacific Islander38
 166.7%
White3021
 30%
Two or More Races1821
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.3%76%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

Students who attend DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School usually go on to attend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College

In the 2023-24 school year, 480 students attended DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School.

Students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School are 54% Hispanic, 25% African American, 10% Asian, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School ranks 249th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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