Serving 478 students in grades 8-12, Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts 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 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts's student population of 478 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts 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 Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts is 0.35, 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
#1613 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
13%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts's ranking?
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts is ranked #1613 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts?
478 students attend Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts?
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts offer ?
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts part of?
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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