Denver Center for International Studies at Baker, or simply DCIS Baker, is a public 6-12 magnet school located in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. It is part of the Denver Public Schools system.
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
DCIS prepares students for college and career by developing multilingual, interculturally competent citizens who are actively involved in our rapidly changing world.
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
49%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon's ranking?
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon is ranked #1040 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon?
355 students attend Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon?
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon offer ?
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon part of?
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon located?
Denver Center For International Studies At Fairmon is located in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Baker.
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