Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John E. Flynn A Marzano 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Attribute
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School Overview
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy's student population of 337 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John E. Flynn A Marzano 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 John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is 0.49, 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
#1115 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
68%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
22%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy's ranking?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is ranked #1115 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy often compared to?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Ridge Elementary School, Adventure Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy?
337 students attend John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy offer ?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy part of?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is part of Westminster School District.
In what neighborhood is John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy located?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is located in the Shaw Heights neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Shaw Heights.
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