Metropolitan Arts Academy

2341 Sherrelwood Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Metropolitan Arts 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Metropolitan Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Metropolitan Arts Academy's student population of 344 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
344 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Metropolitan Arts 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 Metropolitan Arts Academy is 0.36, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
#1493 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
33%
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20-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
79%
35%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
13%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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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 is Metropolitan Arts Academy's ranking?
Metropolitan Arts Academy is ranked #1493 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Metropolitan Arts Academy often compared to?
Metropolitan Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sherrelwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Metropolitan Arts Academy?
344 students attend Metropolitan Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Metropolitan Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan Arts Academy?
Metropolitan Arts Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Arts Academy offer ?
Metropolitan Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Metropolitan Arts Academy part of?
Metropolitan Arts Academy is part of Westminster Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   1/10/2011
I graduated from Clara E. Metz Elementary school in 1970 after completing grades 1-6 there, although of course at the time there was no graduation from elementary school recognized. Mr. Bill Blalack was my principal for 6 years, Mr. Mahoney our Janitor, one of the kindest people I ever knew. Notable teachers, who made an inexpressible positive impact on my learning and in my life, and inspired me to continuous learning for the rest of my life include Mrs. Patrick, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Targee, Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Kramer, Mrs. Minton. Thank you all, and I do hope that today's students at Metz might enjoy the same amazing level of dedication in their teachers and feel as inspired as I had the privilege of being in my elementary school years...
- Posted by Student/Alumni - susan

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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