Heart of Denver Properties

Washington-Virginia Village

Built primarily in the 1950s, Washington-Virginia Village constitutes mostly of brick ranches and some frame two-stories & split levels. It is one of Denver’s newer neighborhoods but already has a rich history. The once famed Celebrity Sports Center has now become a Home Depot. In addition, the United Artist theater along Colorado Boulevard is now a Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Thus, the neighborhood is seeing a resurgence of commerce. In addition to a resurgence of commerce, the neighborhood is experiencing a number of ‘pop tops’ and scrapes as the area has large lots and large homes.

Homes in this neighborhood are reasonably priced and the location is great. This is a great starter or move up neighborhood for most people.

Useful Stats

One-Year Appreciation Rate¹: 2.00%

Crime Rating²: 212

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1. Source: Zillow. Neighborhoods represented by more than one zip code reflect the average of all zip codes.

2. The crime index suggests the risk of certain types of crime occuring in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the naitonal average. Neighborhoods represented by more than one zip code reflect the average of all zip codes.

Neighborhood Schools

Denver Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Fallis Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
George Washington High School
Grades: 9-12
Place Middle School
Grades: 6-8

Denver Alternative School

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: 9

Special Features:

About Denver Alternative School:

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Not available

In 2004-2005, this school did not test enough students to meet the minimum number required by Colorado for reporting more detailed CSAP test data.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Not available

In 2004-2005, this school did not test enough students to meet the minimum number required by Colorado for reporting more detailed CSAP test data.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· Teachers at this school have an average of 0.0 years of experience, compared to 9.8 districtwide
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Students:

Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience:

Programs and Awards:

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for high schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Fallis Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 358

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered

About Fallis Elementary School: Fallis Elementary School, located in southeast Denver, serves a diverse student body representing a wide range of cultures. We provide education to students from Early Childhood Education (ECE) through 5th grade. Fallis has seen significant growth in the percentage of English language learners over the past few years as well as an increase in our mobility rate. 38% of our students participate in English Language Acquisition (ELA) program for Spanish-speaking students or receive English as a Second Language (ELS) services. 12% of our students qualify for special education or Title I services. 93% of our students are on free or reduced-price lunch. Our English Language Acquisition programs serve students who speak approximately 13 languages other than English. Due to the large number of second language learners, our staff is very knowledgeable about how to best help those students succeed. The goal of the program is to provide students with the language skills they need to participate in the mainstream English instruction program. The primary goal of the staff is to improve student achievement in all academic areas as well as our Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) results. In order to improve student achievement, Fallis Elementary School has adopted the Denver Public Schools Literacy Plan. To ensure the success of our students we will continue to develop the staff by promoting collaboration and professional growth among teachers through district in-services; team planning; mentoring; and weekly updates pertaining to the Denver Public Schools Literacy Plan.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

31% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 30% in math, and 23% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Stable

31% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 30% in math, and 23% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 77.3% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 10.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 96.2%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.
· English as a Second Language Resource program.

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 11 year(s) of experience overall and 2 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: Transitional Native Language Instruction program (TNLI)
ESL (English as a Second Language) Services
Special Education services
Title I services
Gifted and talented services
Accelerated Reader Program
School-wide Everyday Math Program
Technology Lab
Library media center
Art, music and physical education
Special events are scheduled throughout the year to provide our students with additional music, plays and other cultural programs

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for elementary schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

George Washington High School

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: 1634

Special Features:

About George Washington High School: George Washington High School (GW), a southeast Denver school, is the home to "Patriot Pride" with almost 1800 students. Our diverse student body comes from many different areas of the city, representing all ethnic backgrounds. Our comprehensive curriculum supports the following mission:

George Washington High School will strive to provide a safe and respectful environment for literate, technologically adept, and academically competent students. Our students will work to acquire a mind-set that promotes lifelong learning, career skills, and acceptance of responsibility for themselves.

Our professional teaching staff and administration are committed to maintaining the best variety of instructional practices to improve academic achievement. There are high expectations for all students, and parents are encouraged to become actively involved in the scholarly lives of their children. Other initiatives designed to improve student performance include a Writing Center designed to assist students with the basic skills needed to complete assigned essays and research papers, a mathematics tutorial program that individualizes math instruction, a literacy emphasis on reading, writing and language across the curriculum, and student recognition programs that bring attention to the best efforts of students.

One highly visible program at GW is the International Baccalaureate (IB). Students enrolled in this program maintain the highest average SAT scores of Colorado IB schools and consistently rank in the top twenty-five schools in the United States in the number of students taking the IB examinations. Other measures of GW's academic success include: Scores at or above the national average on standardized tests; a highly successful computer technology curriculum (supported by eleven fully equipped computer centers and featuring a new state-of-the-art science laboratory), that will incorporate technologically advanced equipment, computer software, and research capabilities; a 9th grade interdisciplinary team using advanced technological applications; and a Scholars Program where students must maintain an accelerated course of study (both X and AP) and participate in community service and club/sport activities.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Average

52% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 24% in math, and 41% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

52% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 24% in math, and 41% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 68.8% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 69.3% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 10.0 years of experience, compared to 9.8 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 87.7%, compared to 87.4% districtwide
· The graduation rate for this school (2003-04) is 89.2%, compared to 81.0% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Foreign language program
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 11 year(s) of experience overall and 7 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) achievement ranked 50th in United States (Newsweek Magazine, March 2000); IB program ranked 1st in Colorado; 15-20 plus National Merit Scholarship candidates yearly; 87% of 2001 graduates college-bound; more than 45 student clubs and organizations, including National Honor Society, Key Club, MESA, Chess Club, Model United Nations and competitive Speech & Debate, to promote involvement; $300,000 grant (Colorado Technology & Literacy Challenge Fund); professional teaching staff - 63% with 11 years or more of experience and 60% with a Masters degree; 3 new state-of-the-art laboratories that include one distance learning computer center and two research-based science classrooms; new baseball, women's softball, lacrosse and soccer athletic fields (as of fall 2001).

Place Middle School

Grades: 6-8

Enrollment: 592

Special Features:

About Place Middle School: Place Middle School is situated in southeast Denver at 7125 Cherry Creek North Drive, east of Monaco Boulevard. Place is the location of two small Special Education center programs for physically disabled and adaptive-functional students. The individual academic needs of all students are addressed through scheduling all math and literacy classes by skill levels, challenge clusters at 7th and 8th grades, challenge literacy at 7th grade, and a Creative Academic Program for highly gifted and talented (HGT) and achieving gifted and talented (Challenge) students. Place initiated an English Language Acquisition program in the fall of 1997. After the secondary boundaries were changed, many of the students who previously were bused to Place have continued to attend through the "choice" process.

The Place staff is dedicated to facilitating at least one year's growth for each of our students; the staff has received training in the use of differentiated instruction in order to address individual student needs. The Standards Resource Team at Place provides on-going staff development in CSAP preparation and Six-Trait Writing implementation in all subject areas. The Roadrunners Reading and Writing Workshop supports below grade level 6th grade students with intensive instruction in a small group setting.

The Place community provides the underpinnings for our strength as a school. Our PTA encourages parent involvement and participation in many school activities, as well as monetary assistance through fund-raisers. The Collaborative Decision-Making Committee presents a strong voice that represents our robust and diverse community. Our parents, students, staff, and administration form a dynamic team that makes Place the "place to be."

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

42% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 17% in math, and 35% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

42% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 17% in math, and 35% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 81.8% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 66.8% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 14.0 years of experience, compared to 9.7 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 92.8%, compared to 92.7% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Foreign language program
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 4 year(s) of experience overall.

Programs and Awards: Motto: Another Day, Another Chance; Very diverse student body; Exploratory classes, including the arts and an orchestra program; Challenge literacy and math classes; Strong ITBS and CSAP scores; Extra support staff time and services; Partnerships: Jewish Family Services, Earth Force, Schlessman YMCA, and Fairmount Cemetaries; Many extracurricular academic and sports activities.

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for middle schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Please Note: The information on this page is beleived to be accurate, however consult directly with your Heart of Denver Properties Realtor or other professional to ensure that you have access to current and accurate data.