Chappelow K-8 Magnet School vs. University Schools
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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University Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chappelow K-8 Magnet School ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,751 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 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
687 students
1,751 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
99 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1206 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15%
Graduation Rate
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≥95%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
81
Grade 1 Students
69
110
Grade 2 Students
72
110
Grade 3 Students
72
110
Grade 4 Students
80
119
Grade 5 Students
71
120
Grade 6 Students
87
165
Grade 7 Students
85
165
Grade 8 Students
82
164
Grade 9 Students
-
174
Grade 10 Students
-
163
Grade 11 Students
-
144
Grade 12 Students
-
126
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
69%
44%
% Black
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1%
% White
29%
51%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
