Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St
School District · Denver, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
20
10 elem, 1 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
7,016
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
20
10 elem, 1 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
7,016
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#100 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,482
$676 vs Colorado median
District size
7,016 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St ranks #100 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley View Innovation School (7.2/10), Trailside Academy (6.9/10), and Global Primary Academy (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View Innovation School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Trailside Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Global Primary Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | York International | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Monterey Community School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Explore PK-8 | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Mapleton Online | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Adventure Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Clayton Partnership School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Welby Community School of the Arts | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St is a Denver, Colorado school district serving 20 schools.The district educates 7,016 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. District-level spending was $14,482 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley View Innovation School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St students show an average math proficiency of 23.9% and ELA proficiency of 32.9%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St with test data.
Schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St
20 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools1
High Schools6
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Denver
- Total Enrollment
- 7,016
- Teachers (FTE)
- 397
- District spending per student
- $14,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St has 20 schools in total — 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
The average composite rating for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St's district-level spending was $14,482 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St is 17.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Valley View Innovation School is the highest-rated school in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Across schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St compare to other districts in Colorado?
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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