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Downtown Denver Expeditionary School vs. Denver Language School

Should you attend Downtown Denver Expeditionary School or Denver Language School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
1860 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Denver Language School
451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Denver Language School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Downtown Denver Expeditionary 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 924 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Denver Language School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
243 students
924 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Denver Language School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Denver Language School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Denver Language School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Denver Language School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#591 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#176 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Denver Language School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CO)
64%
(Top 10% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denver Language School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denver Language School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-39%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Downtown Denver Expeditionary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Denver Language School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
28
120
Grade 1 Students
39
104
Grade 2 Students
37
117
Grade 3 Students
44
119
Grade 4 Students
41
114
Grade 5 Students
54
100
Grade 6 Students
-
88
Grade 7 Students
-
88
Grade 8 Students
-
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
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% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Denver Language School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Denver Language School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Denver Language School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Denver Language School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
12%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Denver Language School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Denver Language School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Denver Language School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Denver Language School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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