Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dc Montessori Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dc Montessori Charter School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Dc Montessori Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dc Montessori Charter School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dc Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Dc Montessori Charter School is ranked #586 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dc Montessori Charter School often compared to?
Dc Montessori Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dc Montessori Charter School?
546 students attend Dc Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dc Montessori Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dc Montessori Charter School?
Dc Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dc Montessori Charter School offer ?
Dc Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dc Montessori Charter School part of?
Dc Montessori Charter School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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