Denver Center for International Studies at Baker, or simply DCIS Baker, is a public 6-12 magnet school located in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. It is part of the Denver Public Schools system.
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
DCIS prepares students for college and career by developing multilingual, interculturally competent citizens who are actively involved in our rapidly changing world.
School Rankings
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont is 0.61, 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
#1040 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
37%
Black
4%
5%
White
36%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont's ranking?
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont is ranked #1040 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont?
344 students attend Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont?
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont offer ?
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont part of?
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont located?
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmont is located in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Baker.
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