M. SCOTT CARPENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

M. SCOTT CARPENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Westminster Public Schools school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 502 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, M. SCOTT CARPENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

M. SCOTT CARPENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in the Westminster Public Schools district at 7001 Lipan Street in Denver, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. The school is named in honor of Scott Carpenter, one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts, reflecting a spirit of exploration and academic ambition. As part of a district known for its competency-based learning model, the school focuses on ensuring that students master specific skills and standards before advancing, which allows for a more personalized approach to middle school education.

The school environment is designed to support the developmental needs of adolescents, offering a variety of academic and extracurricular programs aimed at preparing students for high school and beyond. By emphasizing foundational knowledge alongside social-emotional development, M. SCOTT CARPENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. Its location in the Denver/Westminster area positions it as a key resource for local families, dedicated to fostering both scholastic achievement and the individual growth of its diverse student population.

For more information, contact M. SCOTT CARPENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL at (303) 428-8583 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.