Built in 1922 as one of the country’s finest examples of a “Junior High,” Skinner aimed to keep students in school by offering an enriched curriculum in order to meet the diverse needs of adolescents. Fast forward 75 years: A visit to Skinner Middle School shows that very school, except in 21st century fashion. Our aim is now directed at preparing all students for college entrance instead of just moving them on to high school. A proudly diverse community of learners, Skinner staff and students are engaged in a single-minded pursuit of high academic achievement for all, utilizing cooperation and collaboration as key strategies toward reaching that end. Our spotlight on the ‘whole child’ is evident as we offer not only superior Math and Literacy Instruction, but enrichment courses, activities, and community-building through our unique Learning Families. Skinner Vision
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Skinner Middle School 6th graders embarked on a three-day experience of epic proportions in December. Seventy students lugged enormous bags on to our busses to begin a learning adventure at Keystone Science School.
The focus of this trip was to investigate the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic that is devastating the higher elevations of not only Colorado, but most alpine regions of North America. read more
CSAP Scores
The Skinner CSAP scores are in – and student scores soared this year! Skinner students, teachers and staff have transformed this school into an academically rich environment for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in our neighborhood.
- Skinner made double-digit gains in median growth percentile for reading and math!
- Skinner made double-digit gains for overall proficiency change from 2009-2011
