Skinner Middle School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

skinner.dpsk12.org

631 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Skinner Middle School, located in the West Highland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. Housed in a historic building that has served the community for decades, the school is known for its strong focus on academic rigor, inclusivity, and community engagement. It offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success while fostering personal growth and critical thinking skills in a diverse learning environment.

Beyond the core academic offerings, Skinner Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs. The school prides itself on its "Skinner PRIDE" culture—an acronym representing Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy—which guides student behavior and school-wide expectations. By balancing academic achievement with social-emotional support, Skinner aims to cultivate an environment where students from all backgrounds feel supported and empowered to excel.

631

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skinner Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	279
Black	15
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	4

White
308 (48.8 %)
Hispanic
279 (44.2 %)
Two or More
21 (3.3 %)
Black
15 (2.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-1420
Website:	http://skinner.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 229

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 196