Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Josephine Hodgkins Leadership 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 10-14% (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 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: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy's student population of 636 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership 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 Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy is 0.35, 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
#1476 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
13%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy's ranking?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy is ranked #1476 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy often compared to?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harris Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy?
636 students attend Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy offer ?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy part of?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy is part of Westminster Public Schools School District.
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