Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St

7350 Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,095 students in Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
7,095 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
391 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 60% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#162 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
33%
23%
45%
(20-21)
9%
29%
73%
82.7%
(2022-23)
47.5%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
81%
37%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
13%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,181 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,868 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$15,748 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$16,147 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,181
$18,225
Spending / Student
$15,868
$18,686

Best Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Global Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Adventure Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7725 Conifer Rd
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Clayton Partnership School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Welby Community School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Monterey Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 Mcelwain Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Trailside Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 West 67th Pl.
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80299
(303) 853-1270
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Global Primary Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1170
Gr: PK-3 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Global Intermediate Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Gr: 4-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Mapleton Online
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
North Valley School For Young Adults
Alternative School
8990 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
7350 North Broadway Suite 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool On Poze
2410 Poze Blvd
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
6951 Fox Way
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1560
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St?
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St manages 20 public schools serving 7,095 students.
What is the rank of Mapleton School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Adams & St?
Mapleton School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Adams & St is ranked #165 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mapleton School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Adams & St?
81% of Mapleton School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Adams & St students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mapleton School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Adams & St?
Mapleton School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Adams & St has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Mapleton School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Adams & St's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,868 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,095 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 73% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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