Is DSST: Montview Middle School a good school?

DSST: Montview Middle School ranks 267 th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend DSST: Montview Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended DSST: Montview Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of DSST: Montview Middle School?

Students at DSST: Montview Middle School are 39% Hispanic, 38% African American, 12% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of DSST: Montview Middle School attend?

Students who attend DSST: Montview Middle School usually go on to attend Northfield High School

DSST: Montview Middle School

Summary:

DSST: Montview Middle School is a public charter school in Denver, Colorado that serves 466 students in grades 6-8. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students, as well as its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Academically, DSST: Montview's performance on state tests is generally lower than the district and state averages. Only 34.2% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 26.3% were proficient in math, compared to 40.7% and 31.2% for the district, respectively. This academic performance has declined over time, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 41 out of 436 Colorado middle schools in 2014-2015 to 267 out of 485 in 2023-2024. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.7 is lower than nearby schools like McAuliffe International School (19.0) and Denver Green School Northfield (18.2).

When compared to nearby schools, DSST: Montview stands out for its higher percentage of minority students and lower academic performance. For example, Denver Green School Northfield and McAuliffe International School, which are both within a few miles of DSST: Montview, have significantly higher test scores and a more socioeconomically diverse student population. These differences suggest that DSST: Montview may face unique challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and the school may need to explore targeted strategies to address these challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238-2785

(303) 320-5570

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,417

Students who attend DSST: Montview Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northfield High School

Feeder schools for DSST: Montview Middle School:

Elementary:	Inspire Elementary
	Isabella Bird Community School
	Park Hill School
	Smith Elementary School
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	Stedman Elementary School
	Swigert International School
	Westerly Creek Elementary
	William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
	Willow Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 459

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.0%

African American:

38.3%

White:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details DSST: Montview Middle School ranks worse than 55.1% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 10^th among 30 ranked middle schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.74. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39%), African American (38.3%), White (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DSST: Montview Middle School is 14.2, which is the 15^th best among 30 middle schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare DSST: Montview Middle School employs 32.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DSST: Montview Middle School is $20,417, which is the 5^th highest among 30 middle schools in the School District No. 1.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DSST: Montview Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks DSST: Montview Middle School 267^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See DSST: Montview Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

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 DSST: Montview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2015	86.71	41^st	436	90.6%
2016	73.65	71^st	400	82.3%
2017	70.96	96^th	424	77.4%
2018	74.25	81^st	418	80.6%
2019	63.31	146^th	458	68.1%
2021	38.59	215^th	369	41.7%
2022	41.87	242^nd	448	46.0%
2023	35.94	287^th	480	40.2%
2024	36.74	267^th	485	44.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at DSST: Montview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.20	4^th	20	80.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at DSST: Montview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	81.08	23^rd	222	89.6%
2019	82.70	13^th	240	94.6%
2021	51.21	44^th	114	61.4%
2022	64.79	40^th	197	79.7%
2023	48.74	97^th	241	59.8%
2024	49.49	107^th	244	56.1%

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Rank History for Female students at DSST: Montview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	67.83	80^th	315	74.6%
2019	63.21	114^th	352	67.6%
2021	24.79	196^th	254	22.8%
2022	34.29	201^st	326	38.3%
2023	28.62	234^th	363	35.5%
2024	32.42	217^th	350	38.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at DSST: Montview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.78	29^th	121	76.0%
2019	29.47	116^th	134	13.4%

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Rank History for Male students at DSST: Montview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	72.27	64^th	317	79.8%
2019	57.55	118^th	343	65.6%
2021	39.22	139^th	249	44.2%
2022	38.33	180^th	328	45.1%
2023	34.76	211^th	356	40.7%
2024	33.02	222^nd	357	37.8%

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Rank History for African American students at DSST: Montview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	89.03	1^st	22	95.5%
2019	79.41	4^th	33	87.9%
2021	29.67	7^th	8	12.5%
2022	62.17	6^th	20	70.0%
2023	39.55	19^th	25	24.0%
2024	49.67	10^th	25	60.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at DSST: Montview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	76.43	28^th	165	83.0%
2019	70.63	47^th	220	78.6%
2021	40.63	48^th	83	42.2%
2022	30.56	113^th	169	33.1%
2023	36.76	117^th	198	40.9%
2024	39.68	107^th	199	46.2%

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Rank History for White students at DSST: Montview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	98.06	5^th	199	97.5%
2019	84.09	30^th	283	89.4%
2021	68.08	54^th	203	73.4%
2022	72.12	59^th	265	77.7%

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

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 17, 2019

This school seems like they are all about the core values, but need to practice what they preach. The problem student/students are not given any real Consequences, and the way they handled a situation makes the bullied student feel even more of a hopeless situation. I do not recommend this school to anyone. Close Quote

Enrollment information for DSST: Montview Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	173	88	16	135	1	0	23	436
2014	157	95	20	156	1	0	31	460
2015	132	115	23	161	2	0	27	460
2016	114	118	28	167	2	0	29	458
2017	95	138	25	173	4	0	29	464
2018	78	149	16	197	3	2	32	477
2019	70	158	16	194	0	2	37	477
2020	82	153	16	184	0	3	36	474
2021	85	163	19	171	0	2	31	471
2022	70	178	14	181	0	1	31	475
2023	50	187	10	184	0	1	34	466
2024	53	176	16	179	1	0	34	459

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: Montview Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	436	30.8	14.1	46.6
2014	460	31.5	14.5	52.2
2015	460	36.0	12.7	55.7
2016	458	32.0	14.3	60.5
2017	464	35.7	12.9	63.1
2018	477	34.0	14.0	69.4
2019	477	33.8	14.1	71.3
2020	474	37.3	12.6	67.9
2021	471	34.8	13.5	63.7
2022	475	36.3	13.0	66.7
2023	466	33.9	13.7	72.3
2024	459	32.2	14.2	77.3

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: Montview Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	436	30.8	14.1	46.6
2014	460	31.5	14.5	52.2
2015	460	36.0	12.7	55.7
2016	458	32.0	14.3	60.5
2017	464	35.7	12.9	63.1
2018	477	34.0	14.0	69.4
2019	477	33.8	14.1	71.3
2020	474	37.3	12.6	67.9
2021	471	34.8	13.5	63.7
2022	475	36.3	13.0	66.7
2023	466	33.9	13.7	72.3
2024	459	32.2	14.2	77.3

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 DSST: Montview Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,485
2020	$12,792
2021	$13,503
2022	$14,926
2023	$20,417

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DSST: Montview Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 146^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 287^th of 480 Middle schools	27.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (DSST: Montview Middle School)	51.3	18.7	32.6%
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 (DSST: Montview Middle School)	34.9	14	20.9%
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 (DSST: Montview Middle School)	57.5	50	7.5%
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 (DSST: Montview Middle School)	33.8	28.6	5.2%
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 (DSST: Montview Middle School)	40.8	25	15.8%
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 (DSST: Montview Middle School)	53.6	29.5	24.1%
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 (DSST: Montview Middle School)	45.7	36.2	9.5%
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 (DSST: Montview Middle School)	54.2	32.4	21.8%
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 (DSST: Montview Middle School)	38.1	25.8	12.3%
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	477	466	2.3%
African American	158	187	18.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	16	10	37.5%
Hispanic	194	184	5.2%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	70	50	28.6%
Two or More Races	37	34	8.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.3%	72.3%	1%

Schools Near DSST: Montview 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 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
DSST: Montview Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2000 Valentia Street	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 320-5570	459	32	14.2	77.3%	53 (11.5%)	176 (38.3%)	179 (39.0%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.4%)	36.7	267^th of 485 public middle schools	44.9%		35.9	287^th of 480 public middle schools	40.2%	20	35.3	25.9	43.1	34.2	24.1	19.5	37.3	26.3	34.6	$20,417
Aurora Science & Technical Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	10455 East 25th Avenue	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 524-6397	454	30	15.3	87.7%	36 (7.9%)	50 (11.0%)	345 (76.0%)	8 (1.8%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.5%)	13.3	428^th of 485 public middle schools	11.8%		14.7	407^th of 480 public middle schools	15.2%	21	25.5	22.0	20.2	22.7	9.2	8.8	7.9	8.7	16.3	$21,849
McAuliffe International School	Public	6-8	2540 Holly St	Denver	80207	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-1540	1,371	73	18.8	26.5%	781 (57.0%)	176 (12.8%)	247 (18.0%)	33 (2.4%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	121 (8.8%)	94.2	20^th of 485 public middle schools	95.9%		95.2	17^th of 480 public middle schools	96.5%	3	73.1	73.3	75.9	74.0	67.4	66.1	74.7	69.0	57.7	$15,292
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology	Public	6-8	12095 Montview Blvd	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 364-7411	597	33	18.0	91.3%	32 (5.4%)	88 (14.7%)	421 (70.5%)	21 (3.5%)	6 (1.0%)	11 (1.8%)	18 (3.0%)	7.5	470^th of 485 public middle schools	3.1%		7	475^th of 480 public middle schools	1.0%	5	12.7	19.1	11.9	14.6	3.1	7.0	8.3	6.2	3.4	$18,966
DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	8499 East Stoll Place	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 802-4120	463	31	14.8	70.8%	39 (8.4%)	89 (19.2%)	293 (63.3%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.2%)	22.7	356^th of 485 public middle schools	26.6%		27.1	330^th of 480 public middle schools	31.3%	26	35.5	31.7	27.6	31.9	19.4	13.7	16.5	16.5	14.4	$18,930
DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	10825 E 47th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6305	452	31	14.3		20 (4.4%)	88 (19.5%)	318 (70.4%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	16.2	399^th of 485 public middle schools	17.7%		23.5	347^th of 480 public middle schools	27.7%	52	15.4	23.9	26.0	21.6	14.6	16.0	19.8	16.6	10.3	$12,961
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences	Public	6-8	451 Clermont Street	Denver	80220	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-9680	612	35	17.4	52.6%	234 (38.2%)	107 (17.5%)	186 (30.4%)	13 (2.1%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	62 (10.1%)	32.8	295^th of 485 public middle schools	39.2%		42.1	248^th of 480 public middle schools	48.3%	47	41.9	34.1	31.1	35.6	25.9	18.8	24.7	23.1	26.9	$15,545
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S	Public, Charter	6-8	5701 Quebec Street	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 288-6111	170	5	31.5	87.6%	10 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	158 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	41.6	241^st of 485 public middle schools	50.3%		39.7	257^th of 480 public middle schools	46.5%	16	51.0	46.2	46.8	47.8	24.5	21.5	25.5	23.6	19.6	$13,878
Denver Green School Northfield	Public	6-8	5677 N Galena St	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8200	540	30	17.7	20.6%	352 (65.2%)	41 (7.6%)	85 (15.7%)	13 (2.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.0%)	96	15^th of 485 public middle schools	96.9%		93.5	26^th of 480 public middle schools	94.6%	11	72.6	82.7	83.6	79.6	63.1	70.4	74.2	69.1	67.3	$15,275
McAuliffe Manual Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 E. 28th Ave.	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-6550	235	20	11.8	76.6%	33 (14.0%)	88 (37.4%)	93 (39.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	15 (6.4%)	10.3	450^th of 485 public middle schools	7.2%		11.4	440^th of 480 public middle schools	8.3%	10	22.0	19.7	6.8	17.1	9.7			7.2		$20,773

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