- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Dsst: Montview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dsst: Montview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006566Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dsst: Montview Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #12 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dsst: Montview Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dsst: Montview Middle School ranks #12 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Dsst: Montview Middle School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080336006566 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
463 enr · 14:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Dsst: Montview Middle School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dsst: Montview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 463
Dsst: Montview Middle School
463 students
What this shows Dsst: Montview Middle School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dsst: Montview Middle School compares
Dsst: Montview Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
African American 40.6%
White 8.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Dsst: Montview Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dsst: Montview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dsst: Montview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dsst: Montview Middle School
How many students attend Dsst: Montview Middle School?
Dsst: Montview Middle School has 463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Montview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Montview Middle School is 14:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dsst: Montview Middle School?
63.5% of students at Dsst: Montview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dsst: Montview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dsst: Montview Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dsst: Montview Middle School?
Dsst: Montview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dsst: Montview Middle School rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Dsst: Montview Middle School ranks #12 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Dsst: Montview Middle School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.