Serving 36 students in grades 5-12, Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center's student population of 36 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center often compared to?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Gilliam Youth Services Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center?
36 students attend Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center offer ?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center part of?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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