Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Malley Drive Elementary 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Malley Drive Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Malley Drive Elementary School 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 Malley Drive Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1421 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
62%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
29%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malley Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Malley Drive Elementary School is ranked #1421 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Malley Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Malley Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hulstrom Options K-8 School, North Mor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Malley Drive Elementary School?
442 students attend Malley Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Malley Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malley Drive Elementary School?
Malley Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Malley Drive Elementary School offer ?
Malley Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Malley Drive Elementary School part of?
Malley Drive Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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