Marvin W Foote Youth Services

Serving 29 students in grades 5-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≤20% (Top 1% in CO)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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Marvin W Foote Youth Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Marvin W Foote Youth Services's student population of 29 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
29 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Marvin W Foote Youth Services is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
(14-15)
≤20%
31%
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(14-15)
<50%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
31%
35%
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Black
41%
4%
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White
24%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Marvin W Foote Youth Services often compared to?
Marvin W Foote Youth Servicesis often viewed alongside schools like Gilliam School, Options School, Cloverleaf Home Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Marvin W Foote Youth Services?
29 students attend Marvin W Foote Youth Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Marvin W Foote Youth Services students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marvin W Foote Youth Services?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marvin W Foote Youth Services offer ?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Marvin W Foote Youth Services part of?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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