Heart of Denver Properties

Sunnyside

Located to the north of Invesco Field is Sunnyside, an area abundant with 19th century two stories and 1.5 stories resembling ginger bread houses. Because of the proximity to town and the beauty of the homes in the neighborhood, the entire area is quickly becoming one of the better areas to live. ‘Alive’ and ‘diverse’ are good descriptors of the neighborhood. 38th Avenue, Tennyson Street and Federal Boulevard are all hopping with trendy restaurants and convenient shops.

Sunnyside is an area to consider if you’re into living in an established and changing neighborhood. The home prices are still reasonable but are on the rise.

Useful Stats

One-Year Appreciation Rate¹: 6.00%

Crime Rating²: 269

Please Note: The information on this page is believed to be accurate, however consult directly with your Heart of Denver Properties Realtor or other professional to ensure that you have access to current and accurate data.

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

Academia Ana Marie Sandoval
Grades: PK-4
Brown Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Bryant Webster Elementary School
Grades: PK-7
Escuela Tlatelolco Charter School
Grades: 7-12
Fred N Thomas Career Education Center
Grades: 9-12
Horace Mann Middle Schoo
Grades: 6-8
North High School
Grades: 9-12
Prep Assessment Center for Contemporary Learning
Grades: 6-12
Remington Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Skinner Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Smedley Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Valdez Elementary School
Grades: PK-5

Academia Ana Marie Sandoval

Grades: PK-4

Enrollment: 311

Special Features: magnet school; All-day kindergarten offered

About Academia Ana Marie Sandoval: The Dual Language Montessori program at Academia Ana Marie Sandoval is a “marriage” of Dual Language with Montessori Education. Learning two or more languages benefits the individual as well as our society. At Academia Sandoval, we wish to cultivate an atmosphere where it is evident that an equitable and quality education is provided for the community that we serve. Our School Mission Statement speaks to this: Through our Dual Language Montessori program, we provide an equitable and quality education to a diverse community of children.

Our task is to follow the child’s own natural desire to learn. To accomplish this, each environment is carefully prepared, as each is equipped with concrete materials in the areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural (including Science, Art, Music, Geography). The children choose work based on their interests and move at their own pace, by way of guidance from a trained staff. The social graces are an integral part of the day and assist the child with communication and conflict resolution.

Specific aspects of the program include:
• Instruction that Expects Achievement, Bilingualism and Biliteracy
• Cooperative Learning
• Curriculum in Two Languages (Second Language Acquisition)
• Multicultural Education
• Development of Bilingualism/Biliteracy
• Affective Student/Teacher, Student/Student Interaction
• Equity Education
• Comprehensible Input in a Supportive Environment; Separation of Languages for Instruction

Fifty-five percent of the students are native English speaking and forty-five percent are native Spanish speaking. The language used for instruction is as follows:

3 & 4 year olds – 75% native language and 25% second language
5-8 year olds (K-3rd grade) – 60% native language and 40% second language
9–12 year olds (4th-6th grade) – 50% native language and 50% second language

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

53% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 50% in math, and 40% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement:

53% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 50% in math, and 40% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 47.4% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 4.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 93.0%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Before or after school program (Kaleidoscope Corner-303/764-3761)
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 14 year(s) of experience overall and 3 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: In the interest of increasing the level of Collaborative Decision Making, the school has expanded the CDM to include sub-committees that are referred to as the Family Council. These committees are:

• Fundraising
• Accountability
• Special Events
• Advocacy and Outreach
• Children’s Garden
• Building: Aesthetics, Safety, and Education

There has been a tremendous interest in the school with approximately 175 students currently on the Waiting List and inquiries daily.

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.

Brown Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 372

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

About Brown Elementary School: Brown Elementary School is located in the Sloan's Lake neighborhood in Northwest Denver. The students at Brown Elementary School come from a variety of backgrounds. In addition to the students living within walking distance, the school serves students who live in the Salvation Army Lambuth Shelter for Families. Brown is a focus school for the Indian Education Program and thus draws Native American students from surrounding schools. About one fourth of the students are involved in the ELA Program, ESOL or English Language Acquisition Programs.

Brown provides a variety of educational opportunities for the students. Brown Elementary is a looping school, meaning that students and teachers remain together for two years in first and second grade, and fourth and fifth grade. Our third grade team is the only grade level that changes students every year. Through Title I, Brown offers an Early Childhood Education (ECE) program to a growing population of neighborhood children who qualify, and an all-day Kindergarten program funded through the Colorado Preschool Project. In addition, there is a mild/moderate Special Education program and a self-contained ED classroom for Special Education students. Brown services identified Gifted and Talented students with a 1/2 time GT teacher. We are unique because we have the Art Start Program funded through a grant that teaches art and art appreciation to the students one day per month. The school also offers full time music, PE, technology and library programs servicing every student. Brown offers instrumental music lessons, beginning and advanced band, a percussion club, and choir to our students. Brown participates in Jump Rope for Heart, intramural sports for fourth and fifth grade students, Jump Rope Competitions and an outstanding Chess Club. Our computer lab is offering courses for families and parents in the educational use of the Internet, and using the Internet for family literacy.

The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) program results for Brown have been disappointing. The percentage of children at the proficient level does not reflect the expectations the school has established for CSAP. Therefore, the assessment results from Brown Elementary are impacting our instructional program in a positive way. We are part of the new district literacy program that empowers our students to become effective learners in school and at home. The staff continually investigates the curriculum and how our instructional strategies can better meet the needs of students.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

31% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 31% in math, and 23% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

31% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 31% in math, and 23% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 77.3% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 11.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 91.6%, 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.
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 5 year(s) of experience overall.

Programs and Awards: Early Childhood Education (ECE); After-school Educational Outreach Program; Destination Imagination; Read to Achieve tutoring program; Shakespeare Festival; Chess Club; Computer Club; Partners in Print (Parent partnership with teachers); Author's Tea (for Student Authors); Rainbow Bridge and Francis Heights community partnerships; Earth Force; Win/Win Science program with the Denver Zoo; a student run newspaper and W.O.L.F. (World of Lifelong Readers Forging toward a Million Words) Literacy Program.

Bryant Webster Elementary School

Grades: PK-7

Enrollment: 472

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

About Bryant Webster Elementary School: When one walks through the doors of Bryant Webster Elementary in northwest Denver one experiences the positive attitude and rich learning environment our school strives to provide. The 480 students enrolled in ECE through grade 5 arrive excited and eager to learn. They look to their teachers to provide a quality learning environment. We also provide for their physical and emotional needs. All this occurs in a warm, nurturing environment that values the gifts of culture, language and traditions that are a part of our student's family and community life. Our students have the opportunity to attend before and after-school classes that include tutoring in the areas of reading, writing, and math. They also participate in activities that develop self-expression and problem solving: music, art, dance, computers, and chess.

In order to strengthen academic achievement, teacher training, parental involvement, and safety, our school has created a clear vision and mission to maintain a united instructional focus. We have embraced the challenge to improve our CSAP scores by aligning our school's curriculum to strongly prepare our students to exceed the state's standards. We teach as a team; each grade level has an assigned Reading Specialist to work in each classroom during the 2.5 hour literacy block along with the teacher and paraprofessional. The emphasis is to develop life-long skills in the basics.

At Bryant Webster we believe all children can learn. A variety of assessments monitor student progress. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and challenging school.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Average

48% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 52% in math, and 47% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Improvement

48% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 52% in math, and 47% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 80.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 66.8% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 9.0 years of experience, compared to 9.7 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 97.3%, compared to 92.7% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.

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

Programs and Awards: Early Childhood Education; School-wide Title 1; Transitional Native Language Program; Soar to Success: Before and After-School Program (Reading, Writing, Math); Extended Day Enrichment: Art, Computers, Dance, Chess; Goals 2000 Grant; Read to Achieve : Sylvan Learning Program and Full-day Kindergarten.

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.

Escuela Tlatelolco Charter School

Grades: 7-12

Enrollment: 79

Special Features:

About Escuela Tlatelolco Charter School:

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Mid: Unsatisfactory, High: Low

19% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 0% in math, and 5% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Mid: Stable, High: Decline

19% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 0% in math, and 5% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 0.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 69.3% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 12.0 years of experience, compared to 9.8 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 91.0%, compared to 87.4% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience:

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 high 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.

Fred N Thomas Career Education Center

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: 277

Special Features: magnet school

About Fred N Thomas Career Education Center: As it was originally known, the Career Education Center, or “CEC,” opened in 1976 as a school that offered a broad assortment of career and technical programs to Denver Public Schools students who spent half day their day at a traditional high school taking academic core classes and a half day at the CEC.

In 1996, the CEC became a diploma granting institution by adding an academic program of its own. In September of 2001, an advisory committee of secondary and post secondary educators, parents, students, school board and business community members set the stage for restructuring by recommending the CEC adopt a middle college model that would provide a seamless transition for students into postsecondary education.

The CEC Middle College of Denver currently has an enrollment of 330 full-time students and 380 part-time students from all of Denver’s comprehensive high schools. The intent of our full-time program is to transition students from high school to college in a supportive environment. Currently, the school serves approximately 120 juniors and seniors who are taking their daily academic classes at the Community College of Denver, (CCD). CEC Middle College students take a combination of career classes at CEC and college classes on the CCD campus.

Students who complete a minimum of basic academic courses and who meet or exceed certain assessment performance levels can enroll in college-level academic and technical courses. Some courses can earn middle college students credit at both the high school and any community college in Colorado.

Academic course offerings for college credit include college algebra or trigonometry, English 121, U.S. History 201, and U.S. History 202. Career course offerings at the middle college include architectural technology, athletic training/sports medicine, audio engineering, automotive technology, automotive body repair and painting, business management, commercial art, construction technology, culinary arts, digital film production, early childhood education, fashion design, fitness trainer, fire science, medical careers, police science, teaching and welding.

CEC Middle College of Denver provides students an opportunity to explore various career fields, while getting a head start on their college careers. Many of our students would not pursue college if this program didn’t exist.

Career programs are taught by professionals in their fields. Program choices are the following: Architectural Drafting, Athletic Training, Audio Engineering, Auto Body, Auto Mechanics, Business, CISCO networking, Commercial Art, Construction, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Culinary Arts, Digital Film Production, Early Childhood and Elementary Education Careers, Electrical, Fashion Careers and Clothing Design, Fire Science, Fitness Trainer, Keyboard Musicianship/Composing & Arranging, Med Prep, and Welding. These programs are offered to full time and part time students.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Average

60% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 19% in math, and 35% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement:

60% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 19% in math, and 35% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 71.9% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 69.3% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 9.0 years of experience, compared to 9.8 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 90.8%, compared to 87.4% districtwide
· The graduation rate for this school (2003-04) is 93.4%, compared to 81.0% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 4 year(s) of experience overall and 4 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: 110 CEC students involved in middle college pilot program and earning college and high school credit while enrolled in CEC or CCD courses. (First of it's kind in the city and state); 1997 Apple Distinguished Schools Award; 7 Denver Teacher of the Year Awards in 15 years; 50-60 students win meritorious awards in local, state, and national competitions yearly; 1/4 of students in Scholars Program are gifted/talented; 1/3 of students participate in internships, practicums, or job shadowing

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 high 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.

Horace Mann Middle Schoo

Grades: 6-8

Enrollment: 448

Special Features:

About Horace Mann Middle Schoo: Horace Mann Neighborhood Center School, located in northwest Denver, was built in 1931 and serves approximately 650 students during the day and more than 400 families during the extended-day. A recent Northwest Area Support Specialist Site visitation conducted in September, 2002, stated: "The faculty and staff are working in unison, with a positive perspective and a well defined plan. There is a positive school environment with camaraderie, support, communication and respect for learning. The entire staff has a positive outlook and consider Horace Mann a positive place to be. In the past 5 years, this school under Principal Jim Trevino has become a learning community with a positive outlook on student achievement." Horace Mann was given a commendation for school improvement planning and student achievement. In addition, we have earned a distinction of having exceptionally strong character/leadership education, Gifted and Talented/History Day activities, music education, and technology programs.

For many years, our students have won History Day awards at the local and state levels, leading to competition in Washington. Also, innovative reading and writing strategies have been implemented through ongoing staff development in the area of Step-Up-to-Writing. With the addition of the Studio Course Literacy Program and the Connected Math Program, Horace Mann has high expectations to continue the trend established with the 2002 CSAP Reading and Math standardized evaluations which demonstrated an increase in student achievement.

Our teacher teams work with common groups of students and parents in a school-wide "Partnership Agreement" which creates a comprehensive educational program designed to foster high performance and increased achievement. Classes in drama, academic clubs, DU tutors program, Middle Lift Leadership classes, Quest Self-Exploration Through Art, Pre-Collegiate Program, and the Earn-and-Learn computer program all enhance this program.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

25% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 10% in math, and 24% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Stable

25% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 10% in math, and 24% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 75.9% 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 91.7%, compared to 92.7% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Before or after school program (Neighborhood Center-303/964-2929)
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience:

Programs and Awards: English Language Acquisition/ESL; Expressive Arts; Alliance Team Leadership Skills; Higher-Order Thinking Skills; National History Day Finalist; University of Denver Support Services Intern Program; Technology Plan rated in the top 5% of DPS; Extended-day Computer Program.

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.

North High School

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: 1349

Special Features:

About North High School: North High School is located in northwest Denver. We serve neighborhood children in grades 9 through 12, and children throughout the city in our Computer Magnet. Our enrollment has remained fairly constant over the last 3 years, but is expected to gradually increase as the Computer Magnet expands. We serve the diverse educational needs of our children, many of whom deal with challenging circumstances. Challenges we face are: 83.5% mobility, 69.1% free and reduced lunch, 24% limited English proficient, an increase in Special Education students, an increase in the number of students with single parents, many of whom work two jobs. It should be noted that when 9th graders enter North, the majority are at least two grade levels behind in reading, writing and math.

Despite the challenges we face, North continually makes gains in the achievement of our students on standardized tests. Specifically: By the 11th grade, students are reading at an average grade equivalency of 11.6 and have a written expression of 11.1. The total math quantitative is 10.5 by the 11th grade. La Prueba testing shows that all ELA students are above the national average.

To continue to improve student achievement in our school we are doing the following: We have implemented a Pepper Committee which has developed a new schedule. This schedule is based on an eighteen week semester with three days a week when all classes meet and two days a week when classes are blocked. This schedule also includes an access period, when students receive tutoring and enrichment in their classes. The pepper Committee has a Routines sub-committee working on attendance, tardies, enrichment, and the day-to-day activities of North High School. This year, North has developed a Leadership team working on improving student achievement. We continue to have a Project Based Learning Team for 9th and 10th grade students; an Interactive Math Program, after school math tutoring; 9th grade teams for all entering Freshmen; a commitment to integration of technology in the classroom and through the Computer Magnet; and a school wide plan to reduce the dropout rate and increase the graduation rate.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

24% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 3% in math, and 12% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

24% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 3% in math, and 12% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 62.5% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 69.3% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 9.0 years of experience, compared to 9.8 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 89.1%, compared to 87.4% districtwide
· The graduation rate for this school (2003-04) is 77.6%, compared to 81.0% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Foreign language program
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

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

Programs and Awards: Multi level Project Based Learning Team; Comprehensive School to Career sequence; Exceptional music and arts, honors, post-secondary and Advanced Placement classes; numerous teacher written grants; high achievement in academic competitions; Internet/Technology labs/integration of technology into the daily classroom; Transitional Native Language/English as a Second Language program; Computer Magnet Program.

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 high 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.

Prep Assessment Center for Contemporary Learning

Grades: 6-12

Enrollment: 60

Special Features: alternative school; uniforms

About Prep Assessment Center for Contemporary Learning:

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Not available

9% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 2% in math, and 2% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement:

9% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 2% in math, and 2% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 90.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 69.3% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 9.0 years of experience, compared to 9.8 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 74.1%, compared to 87.4% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 4 year(s) of experience overall and 4 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 high 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.

Remington Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 350

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

About Remington Elementary School: Remington Elementary School is located in northwest Denver serving Early Childhood Education (ECE) through fifth grade. We offer a strong academic program utilizing three district initiatives: Everyday Math, the Denver Public Schools Elementary Literacy Program and the Denver Public Schools Workgroup on Transition and English Language Development (Transitional English instruction for those students moving from Spanish into English). We support the literacy program with a Colorado Reading First grant, Reading Recovery grant and Read to Achieve funding sources. Remington has recently seen increases in our students' CSAP (Colorado Student Assessment Program) scores. These increases are a result of increased student expectation, student CSAP preparation, staff development, and increased teacher productivity. We have revitalized our school around the Core Knowledge research-based approach and expect to see continued gains in student achievement due to this programmatic alignment. Teachers will attend weekly training with an in-school literacy coach and math coach with a focus on independent reading, writer's workshop, English language development and Everyday Math. Classrooms are using individual conferences and small-group instruction for reading as well as giving students time to practice independently and in learning stations. We believe in a family approach to education. For parents, we hold a monthly coffee with the principal, where parents can discuss concerns and upcoming events. We also have Family Activity Nights. We offer Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes through our partnership with EVENSTART and the Strengthening Families Curriculum though our partnership with LARASA (Latin American Research and Service Agency). We have a neighborhood walk each year; teachers visit their students, meet their families and deliver school supplies. Additionally, many parents volunteer in our classrooms and are assisting in a community project for our new Learning Landscape playground. We believe all students can learn, and we are working to implement a caring community where all children achieve their potential.

La escuela primaria Remington está ubicada en el noroeste de Denver y presta servicios a estudiantes del preescolar ECE al quinto grado. Ofrecemos un programa firme que incluye tres iniciativas del distrito: las Matemáticas para Todos los Días, el programa de capacitación básica en lectura y composición de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver y los talleres de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver sobre transición y el desarrollo del idioma inglés (instrucción transitoria en inglés para aquellos estudiantes que están pasando del español al inglés). Apoyamos los programas de capacitación básica en lectura y composición por medio de la subvención del programa La Lectura Primero (Reading First) de Colorado, la subvención del programa Recuperación de la Lectura ( Reading Recovery) y los fondos de financiación de Leer para Triunfar (Read to Achieve). Recientemente Remington ha visto mejoras en los resultados de los estudiantes en las pruebas del Programa de Evaluación de Estudiantes de Colorado (CSAP por su sigla en inglés). Estos incrementos son el resultado del progreso en el rendimiento de los estudiantes, preparación para las pruebas CSAP de los estudiantes, capacitación profesional para el personal y un incremento en la productividad de los maestros. Hemos revitalizado nuestra escuela usando el programa Conocimientos Fundamentales (Core Knowledge) como base, un sistema educativo basado en investigación, y esperamos seguir viendo mejoras continuas en el aprovechamiento de los estudiantes debido a este ajuste en la programación. Los maestros van a asistir a sesiones semanales de capacitación con un instructor para maestros en la capacitación básica de lectura y composición dentro de la escuela y otro en matemáticas; estos instructores van a concentrarse en la lectura independiente, talleres de composición, desarrollo del idioma inglés y el programa Matemáticas para Todos los Días. En los salones de clases se están usando para lectura entrevistas individuales e instrucción en grupos pequeños y se les está dando a los estudiantes el tiempo para practicar en centros de forma independiente y en situaciones de aprendizaje. Creemos en el enfoque familiar para la educación. Mensualmente los padres se reúnen con la directora para tomar café, en una oportunidad para hablar acerca de sus problemas y de los eventos próximos. También tenemos Veladas de Actividades Familiares. Ofrecemos clases de inglés como segunda idioma (ESL por su sigla en inglés) para adultos, a través de nuestra asociación con EVENSTART y un programa de contenidos de refuerzo de las familias, a través de nuestra asociación con LARASA. Cada año, tenemos un Paseo por el Vecindario: los maestros visitan a sus estudiantes, conocen a sus familias y entregan materiales escolares. Además, muchos padres prestan servicios voluntarios en nuestros salones de clases y asisten con proyectos comunitarios como el patio de juegos Paisaje Educativo (Learning Landscape). Creemos que todos los estudiantes pueden aprender, y estamos trabajando para formar una comunidad que se preocupe y en la que todos los niños alcancen su capacidad.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

37% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 27% in math, and 26% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Stable

37% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 27% in math, and 26% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 57.9% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 10.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 92.3%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction 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: Many after-school tutoring clubs, including:
Sylvan at School
Challenge Club for Gifted/Talented Students
Student Council
Conflict managers
Colorado Uplift

Grants include:
Read to Achieve
Lights On After School Grant
Colorado Reading First Grant
Reading Recovery Grant
Harmony Arts Grant

Skinner Middle School

Grades: 6-8

Enrollment: 633

Special Features:

About Skinner Middle School: Diverse, historic Skinner Middle School, located in northwest Denver, concentrates on and demonstrates academic success. Our staff includes professionals with a wide range of talents: artists, authors, scientists, and technology specialists, among others. Our primarily Latino student population includes over one-fifth Spanish-only and Spanish-English speakers in our English Language Acquisition program. In addition, two special programs for emotionally and adaptively disabled children contribute to the diversity of our building.

Under a revitalization plan, Skinner Middle School has added several new programs including AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), “X” Track for advanced placement and credit, all under the umbrella of an Integrated Arts Program.

The Integrated Arts Program at Skinner Middle School is grounded in the belief that all students have the right to equitable access to the arts and to high expectations and opportunities for learning in their lives and in their schools. The arts are important for young people not only as a means of enlivening and deepening overall learning, but also as valuable experiences in their own right. The arts teach learners to know themselves as capable citizens in a democratic society – observing, creating, reflecting, making choices, and taking responsibility for actions in the world. The arts are fundamental to the development of life-long learners capable of self-expression, critical thinking, problem solving, and understanding of others.

The integration of arts into the DPS Studio, Social Studies, Science and Math curricula enable students to participate in active learning, teachers to participate in curricular design and “all” to benefit from the arts. Integration of instruction between content areas enables students to draw connections and teachers to participate in collegial professional development. Partnerships with artists, the arts community, and philanthropic groups assist in developing the academic abilities and character of our middle-age youngsters.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

33% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 16% in math, and 27% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

33% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 16% in math, and 27% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 47.4% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 66.8% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 7.0 years of experience, compared to 9.7 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 94.6%, 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 (Community Programs)
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 9 year(s) of experience overall and 4 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: Special Programs
• Integrated Arts Program
• Discipline-based Arts (Instrumental and Vocal Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Dance)
• AVID
• X Track
• Middle Lift
• Gear Up
• Talent Search
• Girls are Great
• Gifted and Talented Services
• Special Education Center Program
• English Language Acquisition Program

Programs and Partnerships
Western Area Power Administration
Regis University
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Young Audiences of Colorado

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.

Smedley Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 409

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

About Smedley Elementary School: Smedley Elementary School has a rich history. A century of service to the community was celebrated in May 2002. Our beautiful red schoolhouse was built in 1902 and was named after the superintendent, Dr. William Smedley. To this day, the Smedley family continues to support our school.

We are the Smedley “Stars”. Our 485 students enjoy a rich curriculum. Students look to their teachers to provide a quality learning environment. All this occurs in a warm, nurturing atmosphere that values the gifts of culture, language and traditions that are a part of the family and community life of our students. The district literacy program, math problem-solving techniques and science are enriched through weekly experiences in art, physical education, drama and vocal music. More than 50% of our classroom instruction is offered in Spanish. Within the three kindergarten sessions at Smedley, two are extended-day for children identified as needing additional support. Academic help is also provided through gifted and talented opportunities, mild/moderate special education and school-wide Title I support.

During a leadership transition, our staff is developing a clear vision and mission to maintain a united instructional focus. We have embraced the challenge to improve our CSAP scores by providing ongoing teacher training, child-centered instruction and increased parental involvement.

At Smedley we believe that all children can learn and will prosper in a warm, welcoming environment.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

46% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 47% in math, and 28% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Improvement

46% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 47% in math, and 28% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 77.3% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 10.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 95.1%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.

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

Programs and Awards: Early Childhood Education;, School-Wide Title I; Transitional Native Language Program; Before School Program (Reading, Writing, Math); Frontiersman Tutorial After-School Program; SCORE Soccer; and a strong Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee.

Valdez Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 434

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

About Valdez Elementary School: Valdez Elementary School is a neighborhood school located in the northwest Denver Highland community. Our community has many strengths as well as issues that impact Valdez children and their families. The student population is comprised of 96.1 % Hispanic, 2.4 % white, and 1.5 % other. Seventy four percent of our students are Second Langauge Learners and receive English language acquisition services. Our mobility rate is 124.7% and the percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced-price lunch is 98%. Our school-based health clinic provides basic health care and our mental health therapist provides individual and family counseling.

Valdez is a former Collaborative Literacy Project (CLP) school and now actively participates in the Denver Public Schools Literacy Project, a balanced reading, writing, and language program. The growth as a result of our efforts is encouraging and the continuity of instruction is evident throughout the school. The common belief that all children can learn has permeated the building, and literacy has become a way of life. The Valdez staff holds high expectations for all students. Scores on state tests, ITBS and CSAP, indicate a steady increase in reading in each of the six years as a CLP school and last year under the DPS Literacy Program.

Although we continue to show improvement in our test results, we are not where we need to be nor have we achieved the goals that we hope to attain. Through the school wide implementation of the DPS Literacy Program we will continue with our concentrated literacy efforts, including assessment-driven, standards-based instruction for all students, and ongoing staff development. In addition, our math emphasis will continue to be a major focus for instruction and staff development. Valdez will continue with our present tutoring programs and implement the Read to Achieve Sylvan at School after-school reading program for 2nd and 3rd grade ILP students in an effort to close the gap between higher and lower achieving students.

As reflected in press-reported state test scores, our school continues to make clear progress in achievement of all our children. Valdez is determined to raise achievement for all students.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

34% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 32% in math, and 20% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Stable

34% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 32% in math, and 20% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 91.7% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 15.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 93.1%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction 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: School-wide Title I; Sylvan Reading Lab; North Star Tutoring; Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee; Challenge/GT and Special Education; Boys/Girls Club/Mile High Optimist Literacy Tutoring; Denver SCORES; Parenting Classes; Numerous before and after-school programs.

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