DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Summary:

DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School is a public charter middle school in Denver, Colorado that serves 476 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Denver Public Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates of 31.9% in English Language Arts, 16.5% in Math, and 14.4% in Science in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 40.7%, 31.2%, and 26.5%, and the state's 44.1%, 34.2%, and 32.2%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 118 out of 424 Colorado middle schools in 2016-2017 to 356 out of 485 in 2023-2024, earning a 1-star rating. However, the school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups have performed better than the overall school, while female, male, and low socioeconomic status students have struggled.

DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 74.37% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's leadership and the Denver Public Schools district should consider implementing targeted strategies and programs to support these students and their families. Comparing the school's performance to nearby higher-performing schools, such as McAuliffe International School and DSST: Montview Middle School, could provide valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 8499 East Stoll Place
       Denver, CO  80238-3262


(303) 802-4120

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
356th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,930 Help


Students who attend DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northfield High School

Feeder schools for DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School:

Elementary:    Inspire Elementary
    Isabella Bird Community School
    Park Hill School
    Smith Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  476

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.0%
African American:
17.4%
White:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School ranks worse than 73.4% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 12th 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 22.71. (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 high 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 DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School is $18,930, which is the 10th highest among 30 middle schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School 356th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See DSST: Conservatory Green 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: Conservatory Green Middle School

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Rank History for all students at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.36 118th 424 72.2%
2018 60.52 138th 418 67.0%
2019 52.14 196th 458 57.2%
2021 39.52 211th 369 42.8%
2022 40.23 247th 448 44.9%
2023 27.06 330th 480 31.3%
2024 22.71 356th 485 26.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.33 2nd 20 90.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.69 34th 222 84.7%
2019 73.56 32nd 240 86.7%
2021 56.38 34th 114 70.2%
2022 69.29 28th 197 85.8%
2023 47.45 101st 241 58.1%
2024 28.57 183rd 244 25.0%
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Rank History for Female students at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.22 137th 315 56.5%
2019 43.66 189th 352 46.3%
2021 33.55 165th 254 35.0%
2022 34.89 199th 326 39.0%
2023 21.57 271st 363 25.3%
2024 20.22 274th 350 21.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.42 78th 121 35.5%
2019 27.87 117th 134 12.7%
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Rank History for Male students at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.24 98th 317 69.1%
2019 53.66 137th 343 60.1%
2021 35.48 155th 249 37.8%
2022 35.81 193rd 328 41.2%
2023 25.13 245th 356 31.2%
2024 18.41 286th 357 19.9%
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Rank History for African American students at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.38 4th 22 81.8%
2019 55.72 11th 33 66.7%
2021 83.98 1st 8 87.5%
2022 56.25 7th 20 65.0%
2023 42.85 16th 25 36.0%
2024 50.35 9th 25 64.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.99 22nd 165 86.7%
2019 68.61 52nd 220 76.4%
2021 44.06 44th 83 47.0%
2022 63.15 44th 169 74.0%
2023 33.32 126th 198 36.4%
2024 24.47 157th 199 21.1%
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Rank History for White students at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.94 12th 199 94.0%
2019 73.01 61st 283 78.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 37 50 7 55 0 0 9 0 158
2016 60 88 14 115 0 0 21 0 298
2017 78 126 19 203 0 0 27 0 453
2018 78 122 21 213 2 0 24 0 460
2019 63 119 15 247 4 0 22 0 470
2020 64 101 12 264 4 1 26 0 472
2021 62 92 12 279 2 1 22 0 470
2022 43 76 8 289 2 0 29 0 447
2023 31 83 15 319 1 0 27 0 476

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: Conservatory Green Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 158 10.0 15.8 51.9
2016 298 19.0 15.6 54
2017 453 26.7 16.9 61.4
2018 460 28.3 16.2 63.5
2019 470 32.8 14.3 64.7
2020 472 35.1 13.4 69.3
2021 470 32.5 14.4 68.7
2022 447 34.7 12.8 69.6
2023 476 33.1 14.3 74.4

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: Conservatory Green Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 158 10.0 15.8 51.9
2016 298 19.0 15.6 54
2017 453 26.7 16.9 61.4
2018 460 28.3 16.2 63.5
2019 470 32.8 14.3 64.7
2020 472 35.1 13.4 69.3
2021 470 32.5 14.4 68.7
2022 447 34.7 12.8 69.6
2023 476 33.1 14.3 74.4

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: Conservatory Green Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,561
2020 $12,228
2021 $14,754
2022 $14,439
2023 $18,930

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

Impact of COVID-19 on DSST: Conservatory Green 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 196th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 330th of 480 Middle schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School)53.527.3
 26.2%
   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: Conservatory Green Middle School)32.917.3
 15.6%
   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: Conservatory Green Middle School)53.936
 17.9%
   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: Conservatory Green Middle School)29.116.7
 12.4%
   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: Conservatory Green Middle School)25.917.6
 8.3%
   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: Conservatory Green Middle School)46.933.8
 13.1%
   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: Conservatory Green Middle School)38.425.7
 12.7%
   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: Conservatory Green Middle School)51.532
 19.5%
   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: Conservatory Green Middle School)33.420
 13.4%
   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 Students470476
 1.3%
African American11983
 30.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian1515
Hispanic247319
 29.1%
Pacific Islander00
White6331
 50.8%
Two or More Races2227
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.7%74.4%
 9.7%


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Students at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School are 67% Hispanic, 17% African American, 7% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School ranks 356th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School.

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


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