Skinner Middle School

3435 West 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 673 students in grades 6-8, Skinner Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Skinner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Skinner Middle School's student population of 673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
673 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

School Rankings

Skinner Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skinner Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#523 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
47%
33%
51%
45%
(20-21)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
49%
49%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skinner Middle School's ranking?
Skinner Middle School is ranked #523 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Skinner Middle School often compared to?
Skinner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Morey Middle School, Denver School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Skinner Middle School?
673 students attend Skinner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Skinner Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skinner Middle School?
Skinner Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skinner Middle School offer ?
Skinner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skinner Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Skinner Middle School located?
Skinner Middle School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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