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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 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,132 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
21 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
7,132 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
389 Teachers
52,832 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.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
29%
Graduation Rate
73%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
80%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
14%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,156 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,794 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,156
$15,473
Spending / Student
$21,794
$15,791
Best Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Global Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Big Picture College And Career Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7350 N. Broadway Ste 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1690
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1690
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Adventure Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7725 Conifer Rd
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Clayton Partnership School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: K-12 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Welby Community School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Monterey Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Mcelwain Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Trailside Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 West 67th Pl.
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80299
(303) 853-1270
Denver, CO 80299
(303) 853-1270
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Global Primary Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1170
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1170
Gr: PK-3 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Global Intermediate Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Gr: 4-8 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
North Valley School For Young Adults
Alternative School
8990 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
7350 North Broadway Suite 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
2410 Poze Blvd
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Gr: PK | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
6951 Fox Way
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1560
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1560
Gr: PK-4 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 21 public schools serving 7,132 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?
80% of Mapleton School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Adams & St students are Hispanic, 14% 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 $21,794 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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