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Downtown Denver Expeditionary School vs. University Prep - Arapahoe St.

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School Overview

School
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
1860 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
2409 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, University Prep - Arapahoe St. 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
243 students
285 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at University Prep - Arapahoe St. over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at University Prep - Arapahoe St..
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at University Prep - Arapahoe St. over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at University Prep - Arapahoe St. with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#591 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1369 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of University Prep - Arapahoe St., encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Prep - Arapahoe St. who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Prep - Arapahoe St. who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Downtown Denver Expeditionary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of University Prep - Arapahoe St. by grade.
Kindergarten Students
28
56
Grade 1 Students
39
46
Grade 2 Students
37
58
Grade 3 Students
44
34
Grade 4 Students
41
49
Grade 5 Students
54
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at University Prep - Arapahoe St., versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at University Prep - Arapahoe St., versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at University Prep - Arapahoe St., versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at University Prep - Arapahoe St., versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at University Prep - Arapahoe St., versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at University Prep - Arapahoe St., versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of University Prep - Arapahoe St., juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at University Prep - Arapahoe St., juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at University Prep - Arapahoe St., juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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