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#1810 of 1,815 schools in CO

Roncalli Stem Academy

Middle School · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and · Pueblo, CO

A Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4202 HIGHWAY 78, Pueblo, CO 81005

  • Math 4% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2021)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$13,501
Chronic Absenteeism82.6%

Students at Roncalli Stem Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 4% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
18%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
7%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
7%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
4%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Roncalli Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,417/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pueblo), 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

$67,500

Median home value

$282,100

Median rent

$990/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
D60 Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.95–80.8 mi115Compare →
Pueblo Academy of ArtsEnrollment path unverified3.96–80.9 mi495Compare →
Corwin International Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.64–82.1 mi543Compare →
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–123.8 mi978Compare →

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.

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#31 of 33
District spending per student
$13,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roncalli Stem Academy is listed in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roncalli Stem Academy

Roncalli Stem Academy is a public middle school in Pueblo, CO, part of Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, serving approximately 247 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,810 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roncalli Stem Academy

What grades does Roncalli Stem Academy serve?

Roncalli Stem Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Roncalli Stem Academy?

Roncalli Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roncalli Stem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Roncalli Stem Academy is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roncalli Stem Academy rank in CO?

Roncalli Stem Academy ranks #1,810 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Roncalli Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Roncalli Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Roncalli Stem Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roncalli Stem Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Roncalli Stem Academy a charter school?

No, Roncalli Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roncalli Stem Academy a Title I school?

No, Roncalli Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roncalli Stem Academy?

94.3% of students at Roncalli Stem 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pueblo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
82.6%
Area population (ZIP 81005)
31,104
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
44.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 81005; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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