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.
McAuliffe International School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
2540 Holly St,
Denver, CO
Denver Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Kurt Dennis
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
10
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
15.8%
State Average
25%
Science
56.5%
State Average
30.7%
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
3/30/2017
This school is very different in diversity between students and teachers. They offer a safe learning environment for your student.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/14/2025
I am a student here and I have so much confidence about highschool, the average grade here is an A in high. My counselor and deans are amazing, we don't have AC in some classesrooms and I've heard a lot of complaining about that but most DPS school don't have that so chill out. I'm in 8th grade so I...
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...
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...
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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W. H. Ferguson Park
- Picnic Area
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McAuliffe International School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,558 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. McAuliffe International School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $747,893. Discover additional schools in the area, like Denver School of the Arts, Williamsburg Academy of Colorado, Bruce Randolph School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McAuliffe International School.