S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy vs. University Schools
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School Overview
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University Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Overview
Serving 885 students in grades Kindergarten-8, S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy 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 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,748 students in grades Kindergarten-12, University Schools 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
885 students
1,748 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1237 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Graduation Rate
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≥95%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
110
81
Grade 1 Students
99
110
Grade 2 Students
104
109
Grade 3 Students
98
110
Grade 4 Students
97
120
Grade 5 Students
75
120
Grade 6 Students
99
165
Grade 7 Students
102
165
Grade 8 Students
101
160
Grade 9 Students
-
176
Grade 10 Students
-
164
Grade 11 Students
-
142
Grade 12 Students
-
126
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
52%
39%
% Black
1%
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% White
41%
57%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%