Marie L. Greenwood Academy serves 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Marie L. Greenwood Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marie L. Greenwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Marie L. Greenwood Academy's student population of 527 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marie L. Greenwood Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Marie L. Greenwood Academy is 0.31, 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
#1592 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
35%
Black
14%
4%
White
2%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
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 Marie L. Greenwood Academy's ranking?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy is ranked #1592 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Marie L. Greenwood Academy often compared to?
Marie L. Greenwood Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lena Archuleta Elementary School, Dcis At Ford by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
527 students attend Marie L. Greenwood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Marie L. Greenwood Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marie L. Greenwood Academy offer ?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Marie L. Greenwood Academy part of?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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