Serving 392 students in grades 9-12, Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts 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 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts 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 Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts 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.
What is Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts's ranking?
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts is ranked #1613 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts?
392 students attend Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts?
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts offer ?
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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