Merino Elementary School vs. Peetz Elementary School
Should I attend Merino Elementary School or Peetz Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Merino Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Peetz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Merino Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peetz Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
159 students
108 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#541 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
21
14
Grade 1 Students
22
14
Grade 2 Students
23
15
Grade 3 Students
25
11
Grade 4 Students
23
14
Grade 5 Students
22
12
Grade 6 Students
23
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
90%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.18
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
16%