Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Marie L. Greenwood Academy 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 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marie L. Greenwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Marie L. Greenwood Academy's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marie L. Greenwood Academy 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 Marie L. Greenwood Academy is 0.33, 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
#1675 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
81%
36%
Black
13%
5%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Marie L. Greenwood Academy's ranking?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy is ranked #1675 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Marie L. Greenwood Academy often compared to?
Marie L. Greenwood Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lena Archuleta Elementary School, Barney Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
601 students attend Marie L. Greenwood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Marie L. Greenwood Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marie L. Greenwood Academy offer ?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marie L. Greenwood Academy part of?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Marie L. Greenwood Academy located?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 15 other public schools located in Montbello.
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