Skinner Middle School

Skinner Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
3435 W 40th Ave,  Denver, CO
Berkeley Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
3.8
644 Students
B+
Niche Grade
In 1922, Skinner Middle School opened its doors as Skinner Junior High School. Today, Skinner serves approximately 600 students in grades six through eight. The school offers a gifted and talented program, an honors program that includes all core subjects, and a STEM program for science, technology, engineering and math. There are also programs such as Special Education and English Language Learners to support students. Skinner students compete in science fairs, work with their hands in the newly revitalized wood shop and play sports. Students can participate in floor hockey, volleyball, basketball and soccer. Cross country is also offered in the fall, while tackle football is available in the spring. They also head the Restorative Justice League, a committee of students dedicated to teaching mediation methods. The restorative approach to behavioral issues makes Skinner Middle School stand out. Staff members seek to understand the root causes of the behavior and work with students to process more meaningful approaches to conflict resolution. Skinner is also a 1-to-1 technology school, allowing every student to have a Chromebook to use at home and in class. Skinner Middle School holds special days throughout the school year for students to learn empathy and for staff to better recognize trauma and other causes of undesirable conduct. The restorative practices at Skinner emphasize building, maintaining and repairing relationships between students, teachers and the community.

School Details

Head of School
Michelle Koyama
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
51%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
5
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
19.3%
State Average
25%
Science
36.9%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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
608:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
48.8%
Hispanic
44.2%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 32 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/25/2024
We are super happy with Skinner and love that it is our neighborhood school. The administration has been very responsive when we have reached out, including a class change request and some help with a peer situation. The social justice department worked quickly when our son felt intimidated by anoth...
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5.0 parent
9/23/2024
My kid is an eight grader at Skinner this year and I have seen her grow not only as a student but also as a person. Skinner offers a positive environment where school administration and teachers work together to ensure all kids are thriving. I'm grateful my kid has been able to attend Skinner for he...
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1.0 student
10/20/2023
The only good part of this school is the band. The office workers are some of the most incompetent people I've met. They won't write you passes even when you clearly deserve one. The lunch is disgusting and makes me sick to even look at. They expect us to get from one side of the building to the oth...
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5.0 parent
9/24/2023
This is our second year at Skinner and as an involved parent, I am so impressed by the continued support and dedication of the staff to these kids. Our son has embraced middle school better than we ever expected and is thriving both educationally and socially. We couldn’t be happier our son is there...
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