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Malley Drive Elementary School vs. Hulstrom K-8

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School Overview

School
Malley Drive Elementary School
1300 East Malley Drive
Denver, CO 80233
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hulstrom K-8
11551 Wyco Drive
Denver, CO 80233
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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Hulstrom K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Malley Drive Elementary 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 10-14% (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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hulstrom K-8 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
431 students
657 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Malley Drive Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hulstrom K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Malley Drive Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hulstrom K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Malley Drive Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hulstrom K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Malley Drive Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1494 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#13 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Malley Drive Elementary 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 Hulstrom K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
76%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Malley Drive Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Malley Drive Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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70-79%
(Top 1% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Malley Drive Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hulstrom K-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
59
-
Kindergarten Students
62
66
Grade 1 Students
60
72
Grade 2 Students
63
73
Grade 3 Students
63
74
Grade 4 Students
57
75
Grade 5 Students
67
76
Grade 6 Students
-
80
Grade 7 Students
-
74
Grade 8 Students
-
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Malley Drive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Malley Drive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
61%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Malley Drive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Malley Drive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Malley Drive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Malley Drive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Malley Drive Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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
71%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Malley Drive Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Malley Drive Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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