Serving 166 students in grades 6-8, Dsst: Henry Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
7%
4%
White
8%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dsst: Henry Middle School's ranking?
Dsst: Henry Middle School is ranked #1324 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Dsst: Henry Middle School?
166 students attend Dsst: Henry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dsst: Henry Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dsst: Henry Middle School?
Dsst: Henry Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dsst: Henry Middle School offer ?
Dsst: Henry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dsst: Henry Middle School part of?
Dsst: Henry Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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