Serving 171 students in grades 6-8, Strive Prep - Kepner 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 2% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Strive Prep - Kepner ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1779 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
87%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strive Prep - Kepner's ranking?
Strive Prep - Kepner is ranked #1779 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Strive Prep - Kepner?
171 students attend Strive Prep - Kepner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Strive Prep - Kepner students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strive Prep - Kepner?
Strive Prep - Kepner has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Strive Prep - Kepner offer ?
Strive Prep - Kepner offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Strive Prep - Kepner part of?
Strive Prep - Kepner is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Strive Prep - Kepner located?
Strive Prep - Kepner is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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