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#1797 of 1,815 schools in CO
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
Elementary School · State Charter School Institute · Denver, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5330 MEADE ST., Denver, CO 80221
- Math 3% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 87 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ricardo Flores Magon Academy 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,425
Median home value
$449,700
Median rent
$1,642/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial a School for Expeditionary LearningEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Beach Court Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Tennyson Knolls Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Guardian AngelsPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #38 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 254 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,797 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
What grades does Ricardo Flores Magon Academy serve?
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ricardo Flores Magon Academy rank in CO?
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy ranks #1,797 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Ricardo Flores Magon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ricardo Flores Magon Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ricardo Flores Magon Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ricardo Flores Magon Academy a Title I school?
No, Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?
85.0% of students at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (303) 412-7610
- Area population (ZIP 80221)
- 40,938
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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