Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Prep - Steele St. 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Prep - Steele St. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
University Prep - Steele St.'s student population of 333 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
University Prep - Steele St. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Prep - Steele St. is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1285 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
56%
36%
Black
32%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Prep - Steele St.'s ranking?
University Prep - Steele St. is ranked #1285 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are University Prep - Steele St. often compared to?
University Prep - Steele St.is often viewed alongside schools like University Prep - Arapahoe St. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend University Prep - Steele St.?
333 students attend University Prep - Steele St..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of University Prep - Steele St. students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Prep - Steele St.?
University Prep - Steele St. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does University Prep - Steele St. offer ?
University Prep - Steele St. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Prep - Steele St. part of?
University Prep - Steele St. is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is University Prep - Steele St. located?
University Prep - Steele St. is located in the Clayton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Clayton.
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