Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John E. Flynn A Marzano 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
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School Overview
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy's student population of 347 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy's ranking?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is ranked #1115 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy?
347 students attend John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy offer ?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy part of?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is part of Westminster School District.
In what neighborhood is John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy located?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is located in the Shaw Heights neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Shaw Heights.
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