The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Strive Prep - Lake
STRIVE Prep – Lake is a charter middle school in Denver that has closed as of the data available. Because its lifecycle status is listed as closed, the information that follows describes the school as it existed during its final year of operation. The school served only middle school grades, and it was part of Denver Public Schools (School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of Colorado).
The data shows that STRIVE Prep – Lake was a regular public charter school. State testing results from its last academic year are available and paint a clear picture of the school’s academic standing at that time. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, the share of students scoring at the proficient or above level was low in both math and English language arts. In science, the results were similarly low. These numbers place the school’s academic performance well below typical state averages, and a parent should consider this context carefully when evaluating the school’s academic pathway. The testing participation rate was high, above 90 percent in each subject, so the results reflect the performance of nearly all enrolled students.
Because the school served only middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report. This is not a missing metric; it simply does not apply to a school that does not serve high school grades. Enrollment counts, demographic breakdowns, free-or-reduced-price lunch data, and special population counts for students with disabilities or English learners are all absent from the available record. Similarly, data on discipline, course access, staffing, and attendance were not provided. A parent seeking this information for the time the school was open would need to consult the school or district directly, or look for historical records from Denver Public Schools.
The school was located on Lowell Boulevard in Denver. The Denver area is a major city and state capital with a dense downtown core, extensive residential neighborhoods, and a large economy spanning telecommunications, aviation, financial services, health care, and tourism. The housing market in the ZIP code covering this area shows home values moderately above the national benchmark, with rents slightly below, reflecting the city’s overall high cost of living. The city has sustained population growth over the long term and has a built environment that ranges from a gridded downtown to sprawling suburban-style neighborhoods.
Denver Public Schools, the district that chartered STRIVE Prep – Lake, has seen several recent district-wide changes. In 2024, voters approved a large bond measure described as the largest in district history, funding facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, and new school construction. The district also implemented a new unified enrollment system for school choice beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, changing how families apply to and select schools. For the 2023-2024 school year, a district-wide literacy curriculum shift aligned with the science of reading was rolled out in elementary grades. In 2022, voters approved a mill levy override to increase teacher pay and expand mental health resources. These initiatives apply to all schools within the district, though their direct impact on STRIVE Prep – Lake during its operation would have depended on timing and implementation.
Given that STRIVE Prep – Lake is closed, this profile serves as a record of a school that is no longer enrolling students. Parents looking for a Denver middle school will need to consider other options within Denver Public Schools or the city’s other charter and private offerings. The district’s investment in facilities and literacy instruction may be relevant context for understanding the evolving landscape of middle school options in Denver, but this particular school is no longer a choice a family can make.
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