Union Colony Preparatory School vs. University Schools
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School Overview
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University Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades 6-12, Union Colony Preparatory School 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,771 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
K-12
Total Students
364 students
1,771 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1295 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
82
Grade 1 Students
-
110
Grade 2 Students
-
105
Grade 3 Students
-
110
Grade 4 Students
-
120
Grade 5 Students
-
120
Grade 6 Students
71
157
Grade 7 Students
67
166
Grade 8 Students
74
167
Grade 9 Students
53
184
Grade 10 Students
41
167
Grade 11 Students
27
153
Grade 12 Students
31
130
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
53%
41%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
36%
54%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
