Meadow Community School

9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Meadow Community 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 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meadow Community School's student population of 375 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
375 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Meadow Community School 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 Meadow Community School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1646 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Meadow Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meadow Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meadow Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Meadow Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Meadow Community School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Meadow Community School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
79%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meadow Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meadow Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meadow Community School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Meadow Community School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meadow Community School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Meadow Community School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meadow Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meadow Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadow Community School's ranking?
Meadow Community School is ranked #1646 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Meadow Community School often compared to?
Meadow Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monterey Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Meadow Community School?
375 students attend Meadow Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Meadow Community School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow Community School?
Meadow Community School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meadow Community School offer ?
Meadow Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Meadow Community School part of?
In what neighborhood is Meadow Community School located?
Meadow Community School is located in the Elyria Swansea neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Elyria Swansea.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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