DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

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

Charter School 476 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School is a high-performing public charter school located in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. As part of the respected DSST Public Schools network, the campus is deeply committed to a rigorous STEM-focused curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, college readiness, and character development. The school utilizes a structured, supportive environment designed to prepare a diverse student body for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its strong community culture and emphasis on core values such as integrity, curiosity, and courage. By integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences, Conservatory Green Middle School aims to cultivate students who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to contribute meaningfully to their communities. Through its commitment to excellence and equity, the school serves as a significant educational hub for families in the Denver area seeking a challenging and inclusive middle school experience.

476

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	319
Black	83
Asian	15
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
319 (67.0 %)
Black
83 (17.4 %)
White
31 (6.5 %)
Two or More
27 (5.7 %)
Asian
15 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)802-4120
Website:	http://dsstpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 164

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 162