Serving 117 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Escuela Tlatelolco 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)98%
33%
Black
(15-16)n/a
5%
White
(15-16)2%
54%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escuela Tlatelolco School?
The graduation rate of Escuela Tlatelolco School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 78%.
How many students attend Escuela Tlatelolco School?
117 students attend Escuela Tlatelolco School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Escuela Tlatelolco School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escuela Tlatelolco School?
Escuela Tlatelolco School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Escuela Tlatelolco School offer ?
Escuela Tlatelolco School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Escuela Tlatelolco School part of?
Escuela Tlatelolco School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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