Serving 885 students in grades Kindergarten-8, S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy 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 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 885 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy's student population of 885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
885 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
52%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
41%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 is S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy's ranking?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy is ranked #958 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy often compared to?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like West Ridge Academy, University Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy?
885 students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy offer ?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy part of?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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