Serving 768 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, James Madison Steam 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James Madison Steam Academy's student population of 768 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
768 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Madison Steam 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 James Madison Steam Academy is 0.39, 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
#1301 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
77%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
13%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Steam Academy's ranking?
James Madison Steam Academy is ranked #1301 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are James Madison Steam Academy often compared to?
James Madison Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend James Madison Steam Academy?
768 students attend James Madison Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of James Madison Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Madison Steam Academy?
James Madison Steam Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Madison Steam Academy offer ?
James Madison Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Madison Steam Academy part of?
James Madison Steam Academy is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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