McAuliffe International School

McAuliffe International School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2540 Holly St,  Denver, CO
North Park Hill Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
3.1
3.1
1,558 Students
A-
Niche Grade
McAuliffe International School is a high-performing public middle school in the Park Hill neighborhood. Located at 2540 Holly St., the school serves over 1600 students. The school boasts impressive test scores, and places in the top five percent for schools in Colorado. In 2020, it won the Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon Award. McAuliffe International School is one of only three Colorado schools to receive this award. The school opened in 2012, sharing a school building with Swigert Elementary in what is now the Central Park neighborhood. In 2014, it moved to the historic Smiley campus on Holly Street. The three-story brick building with painted octagonal domes features an auditorium, band and orchestra room, science and engineering labs, cafeteria, and two gyms, as well as spacious and sunny classrooms. Outside on the campus grounds, there are sports fields, a basketball court, and a large outdoor play area. The courtyard, built in the summer of 2014, offers students a place to eat lunch in good weather. The courtyard also features an outdoor stage. The school offers a rigorous liberal arts education. Students take full year classes in language arts, math, science, engineering and technology, visual arts, and physical education. The school also offers instruction in Spanish, French and Mandarin. Before-school enrichment courses are offered free of charge Monday through Thursday, and there are athletic teams and opportunities for service and leadership projects throughout the school year.

School Details

Head of School
Kurt Dennis
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
73%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
6
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
15.8%
State Average
25%
Science
56.5%
State Average
30.7%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
538:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
56.7%
Hispanic
18.4%
Black
14.1%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 6 Reviews
2.0
2/12/2024
Not accepting of other diversities, sexualities, and very rude people. Students are not kind, and neither are the students
2.0 Alum
10/31/2023
They didn't have air conditioning, the lunch area was infested by wasps and bees, the admin enjoyed yelling at students and I got super bored most of the time. But it seems like that's kind of just how middle school goes unless you're super lucky, so I can't fully blame everyone.
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3.1 16 Reviews
2.0 student
10/7/2024
This school is so bad. They are making kids Clean up during the week without them doing anything wrong! its a whole system of random students having to clean up after other students for a whole week straight! And school work just makes me stress out like crazy. In total, this school is terrible. I w...
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5.0 parent
8/29/2024
Mcauliffe is an outstanding middle school that excels in providing a well-rounded, nurturing, and challenging environment for its students - while promoting self advocation. The faculty go above and beyond to inspire a love of learning, ensuring that each student reaches their full potential academi...
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5.0 parent
11/19/2023
We have had a really great experience here. The staff and teachers have made this school great for my son with adhd and dyslexia
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1.0 parent
9/10/2023
My daughter had 3 medical conditions and a 504 that they refuse to honor so anytime my daughter had any symptoms they gave her detention for leaving the classroom. My other daughter was constantly sexually harassed by another student and the vice principal said there is no proof. Both of my children...
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