Serving 235 students in grades 6-8, Mcauliffe Manual 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School's student population of 235 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcauliffe Manual Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1277 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
38%
5%
White
14%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcauliffe Manual Middle School's ranking?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School is ranked #1277 out of 1,779 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
235 students attend Mcauliffe Manual Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mcauliffe Manual Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcauliffe Manual Middle School offer ?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcauliffe Manual Middle School part of?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Mcauliffe Manual Middle School located?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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