Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gilpin Montessori Public 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
30%
5%
White
21%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% CO state average).
How many students attend Gilpin Montessori Public School?
202 students attend Gilpin Montessori Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gilpin Montessori Public School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilpin Montessori Public School?
Gilpin Montessori Public School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gilpin Montessori Public School offer ?
Gilpin Montessori Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gilpin Montessori Public School part of?
Gilpin Montessori Public School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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