DSST: Montview Middle School
Charter School
463 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
DSST: Stapleton Middle School (now part of the DSST: Conservatory Green campus network) is a high-performing public charter school located in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver. It operates under the Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) network, which is widely recognized for its rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum and a "college-prep for all" philosophy. The school is known for fostering a structured, inclusive, and academically demanding environment designed to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for success in four-year universities.
The school’s culture centers on six core values—respect, responsibility, integrity, curiosity, courage, and doing your best—which are integrated into the daily experience of every student. Beyond its heavy emphasis on science, technology, and mathematics, the school offers a robust arts and elective program. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and maintaining a strong focus on character development, DSST: Stapleton has consistently ranked among the top-performing middle schools in the Denver Public Schools district, focusing on closing the achievement gap and ensuring every student is ready for the rigors of high school and beyond.
The school’s culture centers on six core values—respect, responsibility, integrity, curiosity, courage, and doing your best—which are integrated into the daily experience of every student. Beyond its heavy emphasis on science, technology, and mathematics, the school offers a robust arts and elective program. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and maintaining a strong focus on character development, DSST: Stapleton has consistently ranked among the top-performing middle schools in the Denver Public Schools district, focusing on closing the achievement gap and ensuring every student is ready for the rigors of high school and beyond.
463
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic | 192 |
| Black | 188 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic192 (41.5%)
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Black188 (40.6%)
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White38 (8.2%)
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Two or More30 (6.5%)
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Asian13 (2.8%)
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American Indian2 (0.4%)
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)320-5570 |
| Website: | http://dsstpublicschools.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 463 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 303 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 53 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
155
Grade 7
151
Grade 8
157
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 155 |
| Grade 7 | 151 |
| Grade 8 | 157 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 229 | 49.5% |
| Male | 234 | 50.5% |
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