Serving 677 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stem Launch 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 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stem Launch's student population of 677 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring achievement through rigorous, innovative, and authentic experiences.
School Rankings
Stem Launch 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 Stem Launch is 0.43, 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
#1240 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-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 Stem Launch's ranking?
Stem Launch is ranked #1240 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Stem Launch often compared to?
Stem Launchis often viewed alongside schools like Stem Lab by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Stem Launch?
677 students attend Stem Launch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Stem Launch students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stem Launch?
Stem Launch has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stem Launch offer ?
Stem Launch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stem Launch part of?
Stem Launch is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
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