Whittier K-8 School

Whittier K-8 School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2480 N Downing St,  Denver, CO
Whittier Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
3.7
274 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jai Palmer
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
4.1%
State Average
25%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Black
50.7%
Hispanic
35.2%
Two or more races
7.8%
White
5.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/1/2020
Ms. Hall-Jones is awesome. Ms. Stewart and the teaching staff are exceptional. Mr. Palmer has done a good job building a strong legacy.
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5.0 other
9/8/2016
Whittier's principal, Mr. Jai Palmer, is outstanding. There are also wonderful benefits for Whittier students because Whittier is a small school. This small size enables the students and their families to be part of a close community which supports the learning of each individual child.
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5.0 parent
10/26/2015
Whittier has been like a home to us for the past 11 years. All 3 of our children have gone or are still going to this school. The principal and staff care deeply about the students, and it shows. The academic rigor, strict rules, and cultural diversity make for a rich learning environment. Parents a...
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4.0 parent
9/26/2015
I've especially appreciated the way the special education team cares for my child and has been there for him over the years.
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