Serving 440 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 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monterey Community School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Denver, CO, encompassing approximately 12.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monterey Community School's student population of 440 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We build leaders, one child at a time.
School Rankings
Monterey Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monterey Community School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1550 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monterey Community School's ranking?
Monterey Community School is ranked #1550 out of 1,748 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
440 students attend Monterey Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Monterey Community School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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