Serving 738 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Stem Lab ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stem Lab ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Stem Lab's student population of 738 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stem Lab ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stem Lab is 0.58, 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
#355 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stem Lab's ranking?
Stem Lab is ranked #355 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Stem Lab often compared to?
Stem Labis often viewed alongside schools like Hulstrom K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Stem Lab?
738 students attend Stem Lab.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Stem Lab students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stem Lab?
Stem Lab has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stem Lab offer ?
Stem Lab offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Stem Lab part of?
Stem Lab is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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