Denver Discovery School

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

denverdiscoveryschool.dpsk12.org

93 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Denver Discovery School (DDS), located in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver, is a public middle school (serving grades 6–8) within the Denver Public Schools district. The school is characterized by its commitment to a "whole-child" educational philosophy, which seeks to balance rigorous academic achievement with social-emotional development. By utilizing a personalized learning approach, DDS aims to meet students where they are, offering a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and the application of knowledge to real-world challenges.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. Through initiatives like restorative practices, small-group instruction, and a focus on character development, Denver Discovery School strives to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school and beyond. Its location in the growing Stapleton/Central Park area allows it to serve a diverse student body, often partnering with families and the local community to create a collaborative and engaging educational experience.

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denver Discovery School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	31
Black	47
Two or More	9

Black
47 (50.5 %)
Hispanic
31 (33.3 %)
Two or More
9 (9.7 %)
White
6 (6.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-4790
Website:	http://denverdiscoveryschool.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 21

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 38