S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy
Tel:
(970) 348-1900
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy serves 720 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy's student population of 720 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 720 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #664 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 45% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy is Early College Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Union Colony Preparatory School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shawsheen Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Greeley Early College Academy Grades: 9-12 | 257 students
0.6 miles
5509 West 11th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 348-6295 0.6 9-12 257 - Greeley Shawsheen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
1.1 miles
4020 West 7th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-2300 1.1 PK-5 445 - Greeley Northridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,216 student
1.5 miles
100 71st Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-5200 1.5 9-12 1,216 - Greeley Union Colony Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 449 students
1.5 miles
2000 Clubhouse Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-2800 1.5 6-12 449 - Greeley Centennial Boces High School Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 129 students
1.6 miles
2020 Clubhouse Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 356-7404 1.6 11-12 129
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