Union Colony Preparatory School 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 362 students in grades 6-12, Union Colony Preparatory 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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
6-12
K-12
Total Students
362 students
1,748 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 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)
10-14%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
81
Grade 1 Students
-
110
Grade 2 Students
-
109
Grade 3 Students
-
110
Grade 4 Students
-
120
Grade 5 Students
-
120
Grade 6 Students
62
165
Grade 7 Students
75
165
Grade 8 Students
77
160
Grade 9 Students
52
176
Grade 10 Students
30
164
Grade 11 Students
35
142
Grade 12 Students
31
126
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
56%
39%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
34%
57%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
