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#1554 of 1,815 schools in CO

Marvin W Foote Youth Services

High School · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah · Centennial, CO

A Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13500 EAST FREMONT PLACE, Centennial, CO 80112

  • Math 10% proficient (2014)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2014)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2014
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2014 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2014 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2014 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2014 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
District spending per student$15,158

Students at Marvin W Foote Youth Services score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2014 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency10%(2014 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2014 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2014 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2014 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2009–2014), then recovered 7 points since 2011, reaching 17% in 2014.

Show all 6 years by subject
2009
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)

Based on 12 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marvin W Foote Youth Services sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,903/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centennial), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,504

Median home value

$627,500

Median rent

$1,948/mo

College educated

62.1%

Homeownership

52.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Colorado Early Colleges Online CampusCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated6–121.9 mi325Compare →
Colorado Connections @ 27jEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.0 mi1,652Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah

Schools in district
70
Rank in district
#62 of 70
District spending per student
$15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marvin W Foote Youth Services is listed in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marvin W Foote Youth Services

Marvin W Foote Youth Services is a public high school in Centennial, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 36 students in grades 5th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,554 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marvin W Foote Youth Services

What grades does Marvin W Foote Youth Services serve?

Marvin W Foote Youth Services serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Marvin W Foote Youth Services?

Marvin W Foote Youth Services has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin W Foote Youth Services?

The student-teacher ratio at Marvin W Foote Youth Services is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marvin W Foote Youth Services rank in CO?

Marvin W Foote Youth Services ranks #1,554 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Marvin W Foote Youth Services's MySchoolScout rating?

Marvin W Foote Youth Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Marvin W Foote Youth Services?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marvin W Foote Youth Services has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).

Is Marvin W Foote Youth Services a charter school?

No, Marvin W Foote Youth Services is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marvin W Foote Youth Services a Title I school?

No, Marvin W Foote Youth Services is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marvin W Foote Youth Services?

47.2% of students at Marvin W Foote Youth Services qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Arapahoe County
Area population (ZIP 80112)
36,687
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
35.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24

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