DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School

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

4800 TELLURIDE STREET BUILDING 3
DENVER, CO 80249

Charter School 480 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

DSST: Green Valley Ranch (GVR) Middle School is a high-performing public charter school located in Denver, Colorado, operating as part of the acclaimed DSST Public Schools network. Known for its rigorous academic culture and commitment to closing the opportunity gap, the school focuses on a STEM-based curriculum designed to prepare all students for success in four-year colleges and universities. The GVR campus is recognized for its structured environment, emphasizing core values such as respect, responsibility, and integrity, which are integrated into the daily experience of every student.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a heavy emphasis on fostering a strong, inclusive community and maintaining high expectations for both character and performance. By utilizing a "college-ready" model, DSST: GVR provides a blend of challenging coursework and individualized support, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds are equipped with the skills necessary for long-term success. The school is widely regarded for its consistent achievement metrics and its role as a key educational anchor in the Green Valley Ranch community.

480

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	262
Black	121
Asian	47
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
262 (54.6 %)
Black
121 (25.2 %)
Asian
47 (9.8 %)
White
21 (4.4 %)
Two or More
21 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(303)524-6300
Website:	http://dsstpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 6 160

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 161