Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Monterey Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monterey Community School's student population of 366 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Monterey Community School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
83%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
12%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Monterey Community School often compared to?
Monterey Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Monterey Community School?
366 students attend Monterey Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Monterey Community School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Community School?
Monterey Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monterey Community School offer ?
Monterey Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monterey Community School part of?
Monterey Community School is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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