Serving 738 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stem Launch 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 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stem Launch's student population of 738 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stem Launch 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 Stem Launch is 0.37, 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
#1458 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
77%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stem Launch's ranking?
Stem Launch is ranked #1458 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Stem Launch often compared to?
Stem Launchis often viewed alongside schools like Stem Lab by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Stem Launch?
738 students attend Stem Launch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Stem Launch students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stem Launch?
Stem Launch has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stem Launch offer ?
Stem Launch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Stem Launch part of?
Stem Launch is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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