Denver Middle School

Summary:

Denver Middle School is a public middle school located in Denver, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 207 students. The school is part of the Denver Community School District, which is ranked 1 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Denver Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Iowa, ranking 1st out of 324 middle schools in the state for the 2020-2021 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). In contrast, nearby schools like Bunger Middle School and George Washington Carver Academy in the Waterloo Community School District have lower academic performance.

Denver Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.4% to 19.1% over the past three school years. This is significantly lower than the high-poverty schools in the Waterloo district, such as Bunger Middle School and George Washington Carver Academy, which have free and reduced lunch rates over 75%. Additionally, Denver Middle School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.6 to 21 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios at many of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622-0384

(319) 984-6041

District: Denver Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,191

Students who attend Denver Middle School usually attend:

High:

Denver Senior High School

Feeder schools for Denver Middle School:

Elementary:

Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 207

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Denver Middle School ranks better than 98.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.36. (See more...)

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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denver Middle School is $9,191.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Denver Middle School 4^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Denver Middle School in the ranking list.)

Denver Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Denver Community School District 1^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Denver Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	79.09	28^th	349	92.0%
2013	80.59	23^rd	350	93.4%
2014	86.78	9^th	337	97.3%
2015	95.40	1^st	349	99.7%
2016	94.39	1^st	343	99.7%
2017	94.42	2^nd	327	99.4%
2018	93.72	1^st	318	99.7%
2019	93.81	3^rd	342	99.1%
2021	95.20	1^st	324	99.7%
2022	95.08	1^st	337	99.7%
2023	92.45	1^st	334	99.7%
2024	90.36	4^th	337	98.8%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Denver Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	166	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
1989	172	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1990	160	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1991	159	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	162
1992	165	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	166
1993	186	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	187
1994	186	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	188
1995	205	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	208
1996	205	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	208
1997	204	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	206
1998	186	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	186
1999	181	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	181
2000	159	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
2001	148	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	150
2002	173	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
2003	173	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
2004	187	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	187
2005	177	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	177
2006	176	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	177
2007	184	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	186
2008	196	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
2009	171	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
2010	161	2	0	0	0	0	0	163
2011	163	2	0	0	0	0	1	166
2012	163	3	1	1	0	0	1	169
2013	162	2	0	0	0	0	3	167
2014	154	3	0	1	0	0	1	159
2015	167	2	0	0	0	0	1	170
2016	168	5	0	1	0	0	0	174
2017	182	5	0	2	0	0	0	189
2018	182	2	0	2	0	0	0	186
2019	186	1	0	1	0	0	0	188
2020	188	1	1	4	0	0	1	195
2021	187	0	2	4	0	0	1	194
2022	190	1	2	3	0	0	3	199
2023	199	1	1	2	0	0	4	207

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 Denver Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	168	12.0	14.0	n/a
1989	174	1.2	145.0	7.5
1990	162	12.0	13.5	0
1991	162	10.2	15.8	8
1992	166	12.0	13.8	7.8
1993	187	10.5	17.8	8
1994	188	9.0	20.9	7.4
1995	208	11.0	18.9	6.7
1996	208	11.0	18.9	6.7
1997	206	11.1	18.6	5.8
1998	186	11.1	16.8	6.5
1999	181	10.5	17.2	9.9
2000	159	11.5	13.8	8.2
2001	150	11.6	12.9	10.7
2002	174	9.5	18.3	11.5
2003	174	9.5	18.3	11.5
2004	187	10.6	17.6	14.4
2005	177	11.5	15.4	16.4
2006	177	10.7	16.5	11.9
2007	186	10.9	17.1	17.2
2008	197	10.1	19.5	14.7
2009	172	9.7	17.7	13.4
2010	163	10.4	15.5	9.2
2011	166	6.0	27.6	10.2
2012	169	8.4	20.0	9.5
2013	167	9.7	17.2	13.8
2014	159	9.3	17.0	12.6
2015	170	10.0	17.0	13.5
2016	174	11.0	15.8	16.7
2017	189	11.8	15.9	12.7
2018	186	7.9	23.2	10.2
2019	188	8.9	20.9	14.9
2020	195	10.9	17.7	13.3
2021	194	10.9	17.6	13.4
2022	199	10.8	18.2	19.1
2023	207	9.8	21.0	14.5

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 Denver Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	168	12.0	14.0	n/a
1989	174	1.2	145.0	7.5
1990	162	12.0	13.5	0
1991	162	10.2	15.8	8
1992	166	12.0	13.8	7.8
1993	187	10.5	17.8	8
1994	188	9.0	20.9	7.4
1995	208	11.0	18.9	6.7
1996	208	11.0	18.9	6.7
1997	206	11.1	18.6	5.8
1998	186	11.1	16.8	6.5
1999	181	10.5	17.2	9.9
2000	159	11.5	13.8	8.2
2001	150	11.6	12.9	10.7
2002	174	9.5	18.3	11.5
2003	174	9.5	18.3	11.5
2004	187	10.6	17.6	14.4
2005	177	11.5	15.4	16.4
2006	177	10.7	16.5	11.9
2007	186	10.9	17.1	17.2
2008	197	10.1	19.5	14.7
2009	172	9.7	17.7	13.4
2010	163	10.4	15.5	9.2
2011	166	6.0	27.6	10.2
2012	169	8.4	20.0	9.5
2013	167	9.7	17.2	13.8
2014	159	9.3	17.0	12.6
2015	170	10.0	17.0	13.5
2016	174	11.0	15.8	16.7
2017	189	11.8	15.9	12.7
2018	186	7.9	23.2	10.2
2019	188	8.9	20.9	14.9
2020	195	10.9	17.7	13.3
2021	194	10.9	17.6	13.4
2022	199	10.8	18.2	19.1
2023	207	9.8	21.0	14.5

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 Denver Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$24 (0.3%)	$9,168 (99.7%)	$9,191

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Denver Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 1^st of 334 Middle schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Middle School)	89.1	95.9	6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Community School District)	89.1	95.9	6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Denver Middle School)	93.8	91.8	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Denver Community School District)	93.8	91.8	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Middle School)	89.1	93.8	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Community School District)	89.1	93.8	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Denver Middle School)	89.1	84.4	4.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Denver Community School District)	89.1	84.4	4.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Middle School)	93.2	93.9	0.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Community School District)	93.2	93.9	0.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Denver Middle School)	96.6	97	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Denver Community School District)	96.6	97	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	188	207	10.1%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	186	199	7%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.9%	14.5%	0.4%

Schools Near Denver Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Denver Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Longview Drive	Denver	50622	Bremer County	Denver Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 984-6041	207	10	21.0	14.5%	199 (96.1%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	90.4	4^th of 337 public middle schools	98.8%		92.4	1^st of 334 public middle schools	99.7%	3		97.6	95.8	90.3			95.2	90.1	91.9			79.0	$9,191	$24	$9,168
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School	Public	5-8	501 Heritage Way	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-3632	699	52	13.5	22.0%	632 (90.4%)	17 (2.4%)	25 (3.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	77.9	44^th of 337 public middle schools	86.9%		81	32^nd of 334 public middle schools	90.4%	12	72.6	84.1	88.2	87.4		84.7	86.6	77.5	83.5		73.2	82.4	$11,433	$283	$11,149
George Washington Carver Academy	Public	6-8	1505 Logan Ave	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2500	442	35	12.6	91.0%	69 (15.6%)	194 (43.9%)	100 (22.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.3%)	47 (10.6%)	3.8	324^th of 337 public middle schools	3.9%		5	319^th of 334 public middle schools	4.5%	5		50.4	56.1	49.3			48.9	43.9	54.5			35.8	$14,466	$860	$13,605
Holmes Junior High School	Public	7-9	505 Holmes Dr	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2650	639	47	13.6	28.2%	539 (84.4%)	25 (3.9%)	18 (2.8%)	15 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (5.8%)	79.6	38^th of 337 public middle schools	88.7%		75.3	59^th of 334 public middle schools	82.3%	21			86.8	88.4	86.5			82.4	87.0	84.5		77.7	$13,002	$245	$12,757
Peet Junior High School	Public	7-9	525 E Seerley Blvd	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2710	670	49	13.6	26.6%	552 (82.4%)	36 (5.4%)	14 (2.1%)	25 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	36 (5.4%)	76.3	54^th of 337 public middle schools	84.0%		79.4	41^st of 334 public middle schools	87.7%	13			91.0	89.2	88.5			83.4	80.6	85.4		71.0	$12,622	$245	$12,377
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1350 Katoski Dr	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2100	471	35	13.4	85.4%	121 (25.7%)	170 (36.1%)	76 (16.1%)	21 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.3%)	43 (9.1%)	2.3	330^th of 337 public middle schools	2.1%		5.9	317^th of 334 public middle schools	5.1%	13		49.3	48.9	50.4			48.6	41.8	45.4			35.5	$16,022	$901	$15,120
Bunger Middle School	Public	6-8	157 S Roosevelt Rd	Evansdale	50707	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 433-2550	431	36	11.8	75.4%	224 (52.0%)	79 (18.3%)	62 (14.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	47 (10.9%)	17.8	301^st of 337 public middle schools	10.7%		26.3	277^th of 334 public middle schools	17.1%	24		55.8	52.3	68.9			61.3	59.4	66.7			54.1	$14,500	$895	$13,604
Hoover Middle School	Public	6-8	630 Hillcrest Rd	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 433-2830	883	57	15.5	58.9%	487 (55.2%)	184 (20.8%)	72 (8.2%)	48 (5.4%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (2.0%)	72 (8.2%)	42.2	226^th of 337 public middle schools	32.9%		37.4	238^th of 334 public middle schools	28.7%	12		71.2	72.5	76.1			74.7	64.8	77.6			59.8	$12,322	$288	$12,033
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School	Public	6-8	508 Beaver	New Hartford	50660	Butler County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 983-2206	215	11	18.8	15.8%	204 (94.9%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)													$12,362	$276	$12,086
Jesup Middle School	Public	5-8	531 Prospect	Jesup	50648	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 827-1700	252	16	15.9	20.6%	243 (96.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	66.8	108^th of 337 public middle schools	68.0%		80.9	33^rd of 334 public middle schools	90.1%	75	88.7	76.3	94.5	82.5		84.9	72.4	85.5	86.0		73.6	68.4	$9,239	$118	$9,121

Frequently Asked Questions about Denver Middle School

What district is Denver Middle School in?

Denver Community School District

Is Denver Middle School a good school?

Yes! Denver Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 337 Iowa middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Denver Middle School attend?

Students who attend Denver Middle School usually go on to attend Denver Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Denver Middle School?

Students at Denver Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Denver Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 207 students attended Denver Middle School.

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