Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Achieve 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (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
Achieve Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Achieve Academy's student population of 370 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Achieve Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achieve Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1520 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
83%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achieve Academy's ranking?
Achieve Academy is ranked #1520 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Achieve Academy often compared to?
Achieve Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Challenge School, Adventure Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Achieve Academy?
370 students attend Achieve Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Achieve Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% 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 Achieve Academy?
Achieve Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Achieve Academy offer ?
Achieve Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Achieve Academy part of?
Achieve Academy is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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