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Park Hill

Park Hill’s popularity as a residential neighborhood is derived from it’s convenient location. It’s a ten minute drive from downtown and is just south of I-70. Up until the early 1990’s Park Hill was burdened by Stapleton International Airport which sat just to the east of this neighborhood. Although this neighborhood was platted in the late 1890’s as an escape from the Wild West of current day downtown, it sat right under the flight path. With the construction of Denver International Airport and the change of Stapleton to a residential area, Park Hill has the glorious Tudors and Queen Annes that make this neighborhood a one-of-a-kind in Denver without the jet engine noise.

Park Hill is a special neighborhood. It has the classic ‘Mayberry, USA’ feel with the most mature trees in the city and the beautiful two-stories. It also has some of the best neighborhood retail centers in the city along 23rd Avenue. If you’re ever in the mood for a great slice of pie and a latte, Adagio’s Bakery is a must! The neighborhood is an ideal family location with oversized homes on big lots. The diversity is unbeatable, and Park Hill Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the city.

Useful Stats

One-Year Appreciation Rate¹: 4.00%

Crime Rating²: 258

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1. Source: Zillow. Neighborhoods represented by more than one zip code reflect the average of all zip codes.

2. The crime index suggests the risk of certain types of crime occuring in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the naitonal average. Neighborhoods represented by more than one zip code reflect the average of all zip codes.

Neighborhood Schools

Hallett Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Philips Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Skyland Community High School
Grades: 9-12
Smiley Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Smith Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Stedman Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Westerly Creek Elementary School
Grades: PK-6

Hallett Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 250

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered; uniforms

About Hallett Elementary School: The Vision of Hallett Academy is to use our energy and passion for education to empower, inspire, and nurture students in becoming confident and independent life-long learners.

Hallett Academy is committed to the development of students who are competent and well prepared for the future academically and socially. We are intent on assisting our students to become proficient on every CSAP test. Highlights of our program to achieve academic excellence are:

• Staying on the forefront of the District’s Elementary Literacy Initiative
• Taking an early lead in the District’s new mathematics initiative
• Providing high quality staff development for teachers
• Applying best practices to the delivery of classroom instruction
• Taking a strategic approach to ensure CSAP success
• Developing culturally appropriate strategies for effective parental outreach and involvement
• Valuing the rich diversity of our students and community as an educational asset.

Only three minutes from the site of Denver’s Stapleton re-development site, Hallett Science/Technology Academy is located in the Park hill neighborhood of northeast Denver. Our students benefit from a staff committed to Denver Public Schools’ focus on literacy and mathematics standards. Complete science and technology laboratories support this goal. Science instruction is integrated with literacy and computer instruction. The computer lab provides a terminal for each child during lab classes. Hallett’s full-time computer specialist teaches researching skills and general computer skills. In addition, the computer specialist assists students in word processing their literary works.

Based on interdisciplinary studies provided at Hallett Academy, we are proud to be part of the District’s resurgence of excellence.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

30% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 21% in math, and 15% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Stable

30% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 21% in math, and 15% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 61.5% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 12.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 92.5%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· English as a Second Language Resource program.

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 6 year(s) of experience overall and 6 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: Early Childhood Education; Computer Lab; Hands-On Science Lab; Honor Society

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for elementary schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Philips Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 169

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered

About Philips Elementary School: Philips Preparatory School serves students in Park Hill and the surrounding area with an Early Childhood Education (ECE) through grade-five program. We offer before-school activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays and through the benefit of several grants, we have been able to achieve small class sizes for our students. In addition, we offer reading assistance support for all of our primary grades. We offer a full-day Early Childhood Education program and a full-day kindergarten program. Our staff has created a warm, nurtured and structured learning environment that supports student achievement. Our curriculum includes the Denver Public Schools Elementary Literacy Block, Everyday Math, physical education, arts, computers, social studies, science, and library. Students participate in Challenge and gifted and talented programs through regular class activities, as well as through community-based projects and Denver Public Schools competitions. The Collaborative School Committee (CSC) and Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) sponsor quarterly programs for parent/community involvement designed to promote student achievement, and we have added the Assets for Youth and Olweus (bully-proof) programs to further support student achievement. To address the critical issue of low to moderate standardized test scores, we have implemented after school tutoring, a reading specialist (“Read-to-Achieve"), and Whiz Kids programs. These efforts have already resulted in improved CSAP (Colorado Student Assessment Program) and Denver Public Schools math assessments for the 2004/2005 school year.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

33% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 23% in math, and 23% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Significant Decline

33% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 23% in math, and 23% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 53.3% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 9.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 95.4%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· English as a Second Language Resource program.
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 2 year(s) of experience overall and 2 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: After-school activities: tennis, golf, jump rope and basketball.

Weekly opportunities: computer and art classes, library periods, Summer Scholars, Lawyer volunteer/tutors and Johnson & Wales University tutors.

Skyland Community High School

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: 95

Special Features: charter school

About Skyland Community High School:

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

29% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 0% in math, and 8% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

29% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 0% in math, and 8% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 0.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 9.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 4.0 years of experience, compared to 6.4 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 80.3%, compared to 92.2% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience:

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Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for charter schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Smiley Middle School

Grades: 6-8

Enrollment: 508

Special Features:

About Smiley Middle School: Smiley Middle School is a neighborhood school offering students a challenging curriculum that meets a variety of students’ needs in both academic and extracurricular programs. The faculty at Smiley has a strong commitment to the community, providing an academically-challenging environment. Students at Smiley are self-assured, critical thinkers and are committed to being lifelong learners.

Smiley students traditionally dominate district semantic competitions and place high in annual mathematics contests. Recently our students won the district and placed in the top five in the state in the Destination Imagination competition. In art and writing contests, Smiley students finished in the top three in the district and placed in national competition. With two computer labs and a writing center, our school is ready to offer students the technology skills needed in the 21st century. Programming at Smiley meets the needs of the whole child. Smiley has proudly sponsored the district's Middle School Science Fair competition.

Enrichment programming includes Aviation Club, Technology Club, Medics Club, Earthkeepers, Arts Club, AVID, Academy Roses, Family Qwest, Casa start, the Principal’s Chess Club, Student Council and Kids Vote. We also have an outstanding band and choir that has showered many parents and community members with holiday greetings. Gifted and talented programming includes Destination Imagination, Anne Frank contest, Shakespeare Festival, National History Day, essay contests, Mathletics, Math Counts, Science Olympiad, drama club, Brain Bowl and the Geography Bee. Smiley students will also perform in the oratorical contest and participate in an annual ski trip. After-school programming is available in numerous team sports.

This year Smiley is participating in the Denver Dozen Project. The project will facilitate the process of closing the gap between better and poorer performing students. Smiley is also developing new and exciting programs in conjunction with the University of Colorado at Denver, University of Colorado at Boulder Success Institute, Metropolitan State College, Community College of Denver, the Denver Zoo, Colorado Division of Wildlife and Colorado Wildlife Federation.

A partnership with Dell Computers has brought state-of-the-art technology to our students. Smiley is committed to literacy and embraces the district-supported programs. We enhance our literacy commitment by adding reading improvement classes that are beyond district literacy expectations. Accelerated Reader (a self-guided reading comprehension program) is available building wide.

A strong community connection is fostered by a remarkably active PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association), an administrative support team, and the Smiley Neighborhood Center, which hosts a variety of year-round, beyond-the-bell programming for the entire family. This programming includes academic enrichment, family technology, Saturday schools, summer school, community fair, awards banquets, and youth sports and recreation.

Smiley's goals are to create a climate of academic excellence empowering the community (students, parents, faculty and staff) to reach their greatest academic potential. Smiley promotes individual dignity and respect for the diversity of all people. In addition Smiley students are challenged to act with integrity and live their lives to the highest standards of personal conduct. Ultimately it is our mission to involve the entire family to enhance and support the academic success of our school.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

36% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 20% in math, and 30% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

36% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 20% in math, and 30% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 75.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 66.8% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 11.0 years of experience, compared to 9.7 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 94.7%, compared to 92.7% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Foreign language program
· Before or after school program (Neighborhood Center-303/764-691)
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 2 year(s) of experience overall and 2 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards:

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for middle schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Smith Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 392

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered; uniforms

About Smith Elementary School: Smith Renaissance School of the Arts provides unique opportunities for students in the arts, while maintaining a strong focus on academic achievement. Technology is incorporated across curricula areas to enhance student achievement. Additionally, enrichment opportunities are provided for those students who test within the gifted and talented range. Maximizing the potential of all students and ensuring that they have the skills to meet the state content standards is the primary focus for the Smith community.

Smith staff members are committed to the improvement of reading, writing, and math skills. Headstart and Colorado Preschool Project provided two full day and two half-day preschool classes to insure that students would enter kindergarten ready to learn. Amendment 23 funds were used for three full day kindergarten classes. Title I funds were used to provide two full time teachers to work with students to improve reading and writing skills, as well as support to classroom teachers in their improvement of instruction, and a half-time teacher to work with small groups to increase math achievement. Before-school tutoring was also provided for students in reading. Programs to enhance student achievement included: Project Read with the Denver Nuggets and Avalanche, Young Author's Conference, Chess Club, and Mathletics.

CSAP reading scores for 3rd grade improved significantly with more than a 50% growth in the number of students achieving at the proficient level. CSAP Writing was also an area of strength across grade levels with most of the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students scoring within the partially or proficient ranges. However, 4th and 5th grade reading and 5th grade math declined. These are major concerns. A strategic plan is being developed in conjunction with staff and parents to increase the number of students scoring at the proficient levels.

On the artistic side, Smith students performed for a number of community events, had art work displayed at the Art Museum, created ornaments for Colorado State Christmas tree in Washington, D.C., and participated in classes with the Colorado Ballet and the Colorado Youth Symphony.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Unsatisfactory

25% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 12% in math, and 14% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Improvement

25% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 12% in math, and 14% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 32.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 3.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 94.0%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.
· English as a Second Language Resource program.

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 17 year(s) of experience overall and 1 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: Partnerships: Northeast Park Hill Neighborhood Coalition, Ready to Succeed Partnership, Northeast Optimist Club, Grandparents Who Care, Operation Reach Back, Chuck's Kids, Educare, Denver Urban League, Colorado Youth Symphony, Denver Nuggets/Avalanche and Colorado Ballet.

Awards: National Association of Early Childhood Education accreditation for both preschool classes; Greater Park Community, Inc. mini-grants and awarded Read to Achieve and Teacher Development Grants. Smith was chosen to be one of Mayor's Webb's Seven to receive a new playground. Groundbreaking ceremony for the new playground was in March 2002 with completion and dedication of the playground scheduled for September 2002.

Stedman Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 241

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered

About Stedman Elementary School: At Stedman we are dedicated to establishing and maintaining high goals, high standards and high expectations for everyone involved in our school. Our students benefit from a staff and community committed to improving performance in all areas. We offer many opportunities to improve academic achievement and provide enrichment. While CSAP test scores remain at a level below our expectations, we are experiencing improvement in many areas. We had embraced the district's literacy plan with much enthusiasm and feel confident that the consistent daily structure will benefit us in numerous ways. Stedman classrooms are equipped with classroom libraries, supplementary materials and supplies necessary to provide a literate environment.

The teaching staff at Stedman values the importance of professional development. Teachers participate in workshops, study groups and seminars in order to improve and enhance their ability to provide instruction for a diverse group of student learners. Through funding from several grants, Stedman teachers have the opportunity to attend conferences, participate in on site training, participate in study groups, receive coaching support and purchase professional materials.

We value parent and community involvement. Parents are encouraged to attend two scheduled parent conferences per year, visit their child's classroom at least one time per quarter, work in our classrooms, and participate on school committees. The Stedman CDM and PTA provide many opportunities for parents to participate in family and community activities. We welcome volunteers from the community to become involved in our school.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

41% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 30% in math, and 26% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Stable

41% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 30% in math, and 26% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 65.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 9.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 93.7%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Before or after school program (Community Programs)
· English as a Second Language Resource program.

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 17 year(s) of experience overall and 10 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: Specialized academic programs for our school include: Reading Recovery, Read to Achieve, Accelerated Reading, After School Tutoring.

Students also learn skills in oral, written and visual communications through the development of t.v broadcasting.

We have a full time school counselor who does individual and group counseling as well as character education for the whole school.

Enrichment program for our school include: Gifted and Talented, Computer classes, Artreach Classes, Spanish classes and After School Recreation.

Westerly Creek Elementary School

Grades: PK-6

Enrollment: 185

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered

About Westerly Creek Elementary School: Westerly Creek School is located in the new Stapleton development located at 29th and Akron. It is in its second year of operation and is continuing to grow after having doubled enrollment in the past two years. Stapleton is a very young community, 80% of the families have 5-year-old and younger children in their households. There is a new school scheduled to open in the fall of 2006 less than a mile away from Westerly Creek. At this time, there is a proposal to create a “two school, one campus” approach. Westerly Creek Elementary may service Early Childhood Education through third grade and the new school may service fourth through eighth grades. The school is supported by a wonderful community with positive community backing. During the 2005-2006 school year Westerly Creek will have a sixth grade class for one year. The following year, these children will attend the new school. Please feel free to contact the school and arrange for a parent-guided school tour.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

52% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 54% in math, and 52% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Improvement

52% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 54% in math, and 52% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 45.5% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 6.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 96.0%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Special Programs:

Principal Experience:

Programs and Awards: Westerly Creek Elementary School follows the Denver Public Schools Literacy curriculum and also the Everyday Math curriculum. Our CSAP (Colorado Student Assessment Program) scores continue to show great gains. We have a full-time physical education teacher, a full-time art teacher and a part-time music teacher. Spanish is offered after school. Our kindergarten classes are full day and we do offer before- and after-care as well as an afternoon half-day care program. Currently we do not have any split-grade level classes.

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