University Prep - Arapahoe St. vs. Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Should you attend University Prep - Arapahoe St. or Downtown Denver Expeditionary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
University Prep - Arapahoe St. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, University Prep - Arapahoe St. 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
280 students
259 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#662 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
37
Grade 1 Students
54
38
Grade 2 Students
42
46
Grade 3 Students
40
41
Grade 4 Students
51
59
Grade 5 Students
41
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
32%
29%
% Black
52%
6%
% White
5%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
