Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Prep - Steele 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 20-24% (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 94% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Prep - Steele St. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
University Prep - Steele St.'s student population of 287 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Prep - Steele St. 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 University Prep - Steele St. is 0.57, 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
#1285 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
35%
Black
27%
5%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Prep - Steele St.'s ranking?
University Prep - Steele St. is ranked #1285 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are University Prep - Steele St. often compared to?
University Prep - Steele St.is often viewed alongside schools like University Prep - Arapahoe St. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend University Prep - Steele St.?
287 students attend University Prep - Steele St..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of University Prep - Steele St. students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Prep - Steele St.?
University Prep - Steele St. has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does University Prep - Steele St. offer ?
University Prep - Steele St. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is University Prep - Steele St. part of?
University Prep - Steele St. is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is University Prep - Steele St. located?
University Prep - Steele St. is located in the Clayton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Clayton.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Return from Fall Break
December 02, 2024 (Monday)
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