C+
Manual Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1700 E. 28th Ave., Denver, CO 80205 · (720) 423-6550 · Part of Denver County School District 1
Students
257
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Manual Middle School
- Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 11.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 47%
Location
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1700 E. 28th Ave., Denver
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 677
Grade 784
Grade 896
Enrollment over time
289’20
260’21
240’22
235’23
257’24
Down 11.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 39%Black 35%White 18%Two or more races 5%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.