Venture Prep Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)70%
33%
Black
(14-15)30%
5%
White
(14-15)n/a
54%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
75%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Venture Prep Middle School?
36 students attend Venture Prep Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Venture Prep Middle School students are Hispanic, and 30% of students are Black.
What school district is Venture Prep Middle School part of?
Venture Prep Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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