McAuliffe Manual Middle School

Summary:

McAuliffe Manual Middle School is a public middle school in Denver, Colorado, serving around 240 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a diverse student population with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to state and district averages, McAuliffe Manual's academic performance is significantly lower than its peers. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.1% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 7.2% were proficient or better in math, compared to district averages of 40.7% and 31.2%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 113 out of 369 Colorado middle schools in 2020-2021 to 450 out of 485 in 2023-2024, earning it a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as DSST: Elevate Northeast, DSST: Cole, and DSST: Conservatory Green, McAuliffe Manual's academic performance is significantly lower across all grades and subjects. These DSST charter schools, while still serving a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population, consistently outperform McAuliffe Manual on state assessments. The school's high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.74% to 79.17%, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may be contributing to the academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1700 E. 28th Ave.
Denver, CO 80205

(720) 423-6550

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
450^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,773

Students who attend McAuliffe Manual Middle School usually attend:

High:

Manual High School

Feeder schools for McAuliffe Manual Middle School:

Elementary:	Cole Arts and Science Academy
	Columbine Elementary School
	Garden Place Academy
	International Academy of Denver at Harrington
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	University Prep - Arapahoe St.
	Whittier Ece-8 School
	Wyatt Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.9%

African American:

32.1%

White:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McAuliffe Manual Middle School ranks worse than 92.8% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 26^th among 30 ranked middle schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.3. (See more...)

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

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Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McAuliffe Manual Middle School is $20,773, which is the 4^th highest among 30 middle schools in the School District No. 1.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McAuliffe Manual Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks McAuliffe Manual Middle School 450^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See McAuliffe Manual Middle School in the ranking list.)

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 McAuliffe Manual Middle School

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Rank History for all students at McAuliffe Manual Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	40.93	259^th	458	43.4%
2021	64.55	113^th	369	69.4%
2022	25.56	313^th	448	30.1%
2023	11.36	440^th	480	8.3%
2024	10.30	450^th	485	7.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McAuliffe Manual Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	38.98	127^th	222	42.8%
2019	16.36	223^rd	240	7.1%
2022	24.78	157^th	197	20.3%

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Rank History for Female students at McAuliffe Manual Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	44.34	163^rd	315	48.3%
2019	41.69	196^th	352	44.3%
2023	8.85	344^th	363	5.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McAuliffe Manual Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	73.77	19^th	134	85.8%

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Rank History for Male students at McAuliffe Manual Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	53.01	126^th	317	60.3%
2019	38.98	198^th	343	42.3%
2023	10.35	337^th	356	5.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McAuliffe Manual Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.86	69^th	165	58.2%
2019	30.76	155^th	220	29.5%

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Rank History for White students at McAuliffe Manual Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	78.36	41^st	283	85.5%

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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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Enrollment information for McAuliffe Manual Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	39	33	2	50	2	0	7	133
2018	63	52	2	85	2	0	14	218
2019	96	77	5	135	0	0	24	337
2020	68	74	6	137	0	0	25	310
2021	62	73	8	124	1	1	20	289
2022	36	81	7	117	2	3	14	260
2023	36	77	1	103	1	7	15	240

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 McAuliffe Manual Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	133	7.6	17.5	57.9
2018	218	17.9	12.1	63.3
2019	337	22.7	14.8	60.5
2020	310	19.9	15.5	67.7
2021	289	22.5	12.8	65.7
2022	260	21.1	12.2	72.3
2023	240	19.7	12.1	79.2

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 McAuliffe Manual Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	133	7.6	17.5	57.9
2018	218	17.9	12.1	63.3
2019	337	22.7	14.8	60.5
2020	310	19.9	15.5	67.7
2021	289	22.5	12.8	65.7
2022	260	21.1	12.2	72.3
2023	240	19.7	12.1	79.2

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 McAuliffe Manual Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,392
2020	$14,052
2021	$14,648
2022	$18,254
2023	$20,773

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McAuliffe Manual Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 259^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 440^th of 480 Middle schools	35.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (McAuliffe Manual Middle School)	41.7	20	21.7%
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 (McAuliffe Manual Middle School)	29.6	6.3	23.3%
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 (McAuliffe Manual Middle School)	32.5	14	18.5%
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 (McAuliffe Manual Middle School)	18.8	5.3	13.5%
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 (McAuliffe Manual Middle School)	30.1	13.4	16.7%
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 (McAuliffe Manual Middle School)	46.9	19.1	27.8%
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 (McAuliffe Manual Middle School)	36	11.8	24.2%
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 (McAuliffe Manual Middle School)	41.2	17.9	23.3%
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 (McAuliffe Manual Middle School)	29.1	7.9	21.2%
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	337	240	28.8%
African American	77	77
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	135	103	23.7%
Pacific Islander	0	7
White	96	36	62.5%
Two or More Races	24	15	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.5%	79.2%	18.6%

Schools Near McAuliffe Manual 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
McAuliffe International School	Public	6-8	2540 Holly St	Denver	80207	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-1540	1,487	78	19.0	25.1%	843 (56.7%)	209 (14.1%)	274 (18.4%)	36 (2.4%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	117 (7.9%)	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
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	240	20	12.1	79.2%	36 (15.0%)	77 (32.1%)	103 (42.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	15 (6.3%)	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
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	466	34	13.7	72.3%	50 (10.7%)	187 (40.1%)	184 (39.5%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.3%)	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
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	624	38	16.6	50.8%	257 (41.2%)	117 (18.8%)	174 (27.9%)	13 (2.1%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	57 (9.1%)	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
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
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	15.1	74.4%	40 (8.8%)	50 (11.0%)	334 (73.6%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	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
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	476	33	14.3	74.4%	31 (6.5%)	83 (17.4%)	319 (67.0%)	15 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)	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
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
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	165	6	29.6	83.6%	11 (6.7%)	3 (1.8%)	149 (90.3%)	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
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	446	31	14.5		21 (4.7%)	99 (22.2%)	305 (68.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about McAuliffe Manual Middle School

What high school do graduates of McAuliffe Manual Middle School attend?

Students who attend McAuliffe Manual Middle School usually go on to attend Manual High School

What is the racial makeup of McAuliffe Manual Middle School?

Students at McAuliffe Manual Middle School are 43% Hispanic, 32% African American, 15% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

Is McAuliffe Manual Middle School a good school?

McAuliffe Manual Middle School ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Colorado middle schools.

How many students attend McAuliffe Manual Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended McAuliffe Manual Middle School.

What district is McAuliffe Manual Middle School in?

School District No. 1

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