Meadow Community School

9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Meadow Community School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Meadow Community School 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • 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

Meadow Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Meadow Community School's student population of 406 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
406 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Meadow Community School 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 Meadow Community School is 0.41, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
75%
34%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
16%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadow Community School's ranking?
Meadow Community School is ranked #1592 out of 1,734 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?
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 Meadow Community School?
406 students attend Meadow Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Meadow Community School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow Community School?
Meadow Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadow Community School offer ?
Meadow Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Meadow Community School part of?

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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