Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Metropolitan Arts 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 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Metropolitan Arts Academy's student population of 345 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Metropolitan Arts 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 Metropolitan Arts Academy is 0.33, 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
#1618 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
81%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metropolitan Arts Academy's ranking?
Metropolitan Arts Academy is ranked #1618 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Metropolitan Arts Academy often compared to?
Metropolitan Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sherrelwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Metropolitan Arts Academy?
345 students attend Metropolitan Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Metropolitan Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan Arts Academy?
Metropolitan Arts Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Arts Academy offer ?
Metropolitan Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Metropolitan Arts Academy part of?
Metropolitan Arts Academy is part of Westminster School District.
School Reviews
5 1/10/2011
I graduated from Clara E. Metz Elementary school in 1970 after completing grades 1-6 there, although of course at the time there was no graduation from elementary school recognized. Mr. Bill Blalack was my principal for 6 years, Mr. Mahoney our Janitor, one of the kindest people I ever knew.
Notable teachers, who made an inexpressible positive impact on my learning and in my life, and inspired me to continuous learning for the rest of my life include Mrs. Patrick, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Targee, Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Kramer, Mrs. Minton. Thank you all, and I do hope that today's students at Metz might enjoy the same amazing level of dedication in their teachers and feel as inspired as I had the privilege of being in my elementary school years...
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