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M. Scott Carpenter Middle School in Denver, Colorado

M. Scott Carpenter Middle School Detail

(303) 428-8583
7001 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80221
Levels: 6-8
District: Westminster School District


M. Scott Carpenter Middle School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.44% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:2.21% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:2.36% (2008)
Hispanic:82.74% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:12.24% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:17.8% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:85.99% (2008)

M. Scott Carpenter Middle School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating3
Average Principals Rating3
Average Teachers Rating3
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating3
Average Safety Rating4

M. Scott Carpenter Middle School Reviews

This has been one of the best schools I have worked in. The staff is very supportive and helpful. We really work as a team. The students have tons of good stuff to say about the teachers who work with them because of the good relationships we build with our students. Other teachers and principals who have visited our school for the day always say how impressed they are. We have a couple of 'teacher of the year' in the building...all staff is awesome here!
This review was posted by a teacher.

I dont realy care for this school theres a new staff and its not to loving
This review was posted by a student.

Great school. the parents are involved and the teachers care. they are great at sports and have won many championships has 3 music programs and students had a change to paint a murial.
This review was posted by a student.

My child attended Scott in 2002, and I'm pleased with many things about this school. The principal and vice principal (Gonzales and Ewerks) were very proactive and involved with the students' general daily behavior and safety. The sixth grade teachers were outstanding, and their projects were very hands-on, highly participatory, and challenging. We particularly loved the Social Studies 'Immigration' theme, where students study and then physically reenact Ellis Island. I was stunned on reading Scott's CSAP scores. Then I found out that, in essence, you can't trust the numbers when it comes to a diverse public school that serves a bilingual and learning disabled population. I believe the school's (very) low over-all CSAP scores are due in part to the practice of counting all students' scores, including ESL students who are made to take the level test of their grade (!!!). I was pleased with my child's scores and over-all learning.
This review was posted by a parent.