Serving 547 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- 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 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 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 0.51, 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.
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
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
49%
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%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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 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?
547 students attend Dc Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dc Montessori Charter School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dc Montessori Charter School?
Dc Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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