Serving 314 students in grades 6-8, Strive Prep - Westwood 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 8% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Strive Prep - Westwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Strive Prep - Westwood's student population of 314 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Strive Prep - Westwood 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 Strive Prep - Westwood is 0.12, 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
#1631 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
94%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strive Prep - Westwood's ranking?
Strive Prep - Westwood is ranked #1631 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Strive Prep - Westwood?
314 students attend Strive Prep - Westwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Strive Prep - Westwood students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strive Prep - Westwood?
Strive Prep - Westwood has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Strive Prep - Westwood offer ?
Strive Prep - Westwood offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Strive Prep - Westwood part of?
Strive Prep - Westwood is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Strive Prep - Westwood located?
Strive Prep - Westwood is located in the Mar Lee neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Lee.
School Reviews
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