Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Monterey Community School 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 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monterey Community School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monterey Community School 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 Monterey Community School is 0.31, 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
#1616 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
82%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
14%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Monterey Community School's ranking?
Monterey Community School is ranked #1616 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Monterey Community School often compared to?
Monterey Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Monterey Community School?
427 students attend Monterey Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Monterey Community School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Community School?
Monterey Community School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monterey Community School offer ?
Monterey Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monterey Community School part of?
Monterey Community School is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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