KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

(303)307-1970

www.kippcolorado.org/

Charter School 464 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School (KNMS) is a public charter school located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Colorado network, the school operates under a mission to prepare students with the academic skills, intellectual habits, and character traits necessary to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. The campus emphasizes a structured, high-expectations environment designed to close the opportunity gap and support students in diverse urban communities.

The school’s academic approach centers on a rigorous curriculum, extended school days, and a focus on "choice and opportunity." Beyond core academics, KIPP Northeast Denver prioritizes character development and personal growth, aiming to foster a community of inclusivity and leadership. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and providing robust support systems, the school seeks to ensure that every student has a clear path toward college graduation and future career success.

464

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	252
Black	117
Asian	33
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
252 (54.3%)
Black
117 (25.2%)
Asian
33 (7.1%)
White
28 (6.0%)
Two or More
19 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
15 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(303)307-1970
Website:	http://www.kippcolorado.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 118