Serving 40 students in grades 5-12, Marvin W Foote Youth Services ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marvin W Foote Youth Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marvin W Foote Youth Services's student population of 40 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marvin W Foote Youth Services is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
37%
5%
White
28%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Marvin W Foote Youth Services often compared to?
Marvin W Foote Youth Servicesis often viewed alongside schools like Gilliam School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Marvin W Foote Youth Services?
40 students attend Marvin W Foote Youth Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Marvin W Foote Youth Services students are Black, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marvin W Foote Youth Services?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Marvin W Foote Youth Services offer ?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Marvin W Foote Youth Services part of?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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