Serving 187 students in grades 6-8, Strive Prep - Lake 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 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 - Lake ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1685 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
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 is Strive Prep - Lake's ranking?
Strive Prep - Lake is ranked #1685 out of 1,748 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Strive Prep - Lake?
187 students attend Strive Prep - Lake.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Strive Prep - Lake students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Strive Prep - Lake?
Strive Prep - Lake has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Strive Prep - Lake offer ?
Strive Prep - Lake offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Strive Prep - Lake part of?
Strive Prep - Lake is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Strive Prep - Lake located?
Strive Prep - Lake is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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