Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Trailside 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trailside Academy's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trailside Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trailside Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
67%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
26%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trailside Academy's ranking?
Trailside Academy is ranked #1538 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Trailside Academy?
514 students attend Trailside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Trailside Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trailside Academy?
Trailside Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Trailside Academy offer ?
Trailside Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Trailside Academy part of?
Trailside Academy is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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