Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

Summary:

Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 253 students in grades K-8 in Denver, Colorado, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 92.89%. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Colorado elementary schools over the past decade, with significantly below-average academic performance on state assessments.

The school's academic struggles are evident in its CMAS test scores, where only 11.5% of all grades were proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 40.5% for the School District No. 1 and 44.1% for the state of Colorado. The school's Hispanic student subgroup also performs poorly, ranking in the bottom 10% of Colorado elementary schools for this subgroup in 2018-2019. Additionally, Ricardo Flores Magon Academy has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.14% to 76.1% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Columbian Elementary School (87.22%) and Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (85.6%).

The school's consistently low performance and high concentration of disadvantaged students suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement in areas such as curriculum, instructional practices, teacher quality, and targeted interventions to support student learning. While the challenges faced by Ricardo Flores Magon Academy may be more pronounced than those of nearby schools, such as Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley, addressing these issues should be a priority for the school and its stakeholders to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221

(303) 412-7610

District: State Charter School Institute

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,849

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.9%

White:

4.7%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.4. (See more...)

Compare Details Ricardo Flores Magon Academy ranks worse than 96.3% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.14. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is $11,849. 10 elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Ricardo Flores Magon Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ricardo Flores Magon Academy 467^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Ricardo Flores Magon Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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State Charter School Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter School Institute 45^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	82.80	134^th	925	85.5%
2011	83.02	135^th	935	85.6%
2012	69.26	299^th	935	68.0%
2013	34.02	667^th	954	30.1%
2014	35.13	659^th	962	31.5%
2015	23.47	710^th	938	24.3%
2016	22.43	705^th	914	22.9%
2017	19.15	745^th	929	19.8%
2018	19.26	740^th	917	19.3%
2019	5.40	961^st	965	0.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	10.82	266^th	270	1.5%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2012	90.59	22^nd	425	94.8%
2013	40.17	287^th	454	36.8%
2014	46.12	248^th	461	46.2%
2015	23.88	342^nd	436	21.6%
2016	59.44	134^th	400	66.5%
2017	41.77	221^st	424	47.9%
2018	43.90	220^th	418	47.4%
2019	14.42	392^nd	458	14.4%
2023	14.56	409^th	480	14.8%
2024	8.14	467^th	485	3.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.21	199^th	220	9.5%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, August 25, 2013

I love the academics, and how the teachers have love and passion for our students. This is the only school where my kids can have a chess and tennis program without paying a cent. These programs had helped my kids to see themselves with a different perspective of their own capability. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 30, 2010

Devoted teachers, and director. My children are soaring and doing very well in this school. Highly recommended! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 21, 2010

I SEEN MY CHILDRENS ITELLEGENCE SKY ROCKET AFTER THEIR FIRST YEAR. IT IS VERY IMPRESSIVE. THE TEACHERS AND DIRECTORS ARE SO DETERMINED TO HELP MY CHILD SUCCEED.THIS SCHOOL FOR MY CHILDREN IS THE BEST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE FOR MY CHILDRENS FUTURE. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	1	0	1	88	0	n/a	n/a	90
2009	5	2	2	141	1	n/a	n/a	151
2010	5	5	6	187	0	n/a	n/a	203
2011	7	5	6	242	2	0	0	262
2012	8	4	3	278	2	1	0	296
2013	12	1	0	306	2	1	0	322
2014	16	1	0	336	0	0	1	354
2015	7	2	0	323	0	0	0	332
2016	8	1	0	342	0	0	0	351
2017	7	1	0	309	0	0	0	317
2018	8	2	0	270	0	0	0	280
2019	3	2	0	265	0	0	0	270
2020	5	3	0	253	0	0	0	261
2021	11	5	0	246	0	0	0	262
2022	17	0	0	234	0	0	0	251
2023	12	5	0	235	1	0	0	253

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	90	9.5	9.5	71.1
2009	151	11.8	12.8	90.1
2010	203	6.9	29.2	85.7
2011	262	12.2	21.4	88.5
2012	296	14.9	19.8	89.2
2013	322	18.8	17.0	85.4
2014	354	20.6	17.1	90.7
2015	332	22.0	15.0	92.2
2016	351	21.0	16.7	82.6
2017	317	17.3	18.2	87.7
2018	280	11.9	23.5	84.3
2019	270	12.2	22.0	58.9
2020	261	11.1	23.5	80.5
2021	262	16.0	16.3	72.1
2022	251	16.7	14.9	76.1
2023	253	14.5	17.4	75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	90	9.5	9.5	71.1
2009	151	11.8	12.8	90.1
2010	203	6.9	29.2	85.7
2011	262	12.2	21.4	88.5
2012	296	14.9	19.8	89.2
2013	322	18.8	17.0	85.4
2014	354	20.6	17.1	90.7
2015	332	22.0	15.0	92.2
2016	351	21.0	16.7	82.6
2017	317	17.3	18.2	87.7
2018	280	11.9	23.5	84.3
2019	270	12.2	22.0	58.9
2020	261	11.1	23.5	80.5
2021	262	16.0	16.3	72.1
2022	251	16.7	14.9	76.1
2023	253	14.5	17.4	75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,759
2020	$10,082
2021	$9,987
2022	$11,629
2023	$11,849

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 392^nd of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 409^th of 480 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ricardo Flores Magon Academy)	8.8	24.1	15.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	45.4	42.8	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ricardo Flores Magon Academy)	22.5	13.8	8.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	47.7	41.8	5.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	41.8	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ricardo Flores Magon Academy)	25	21.7	3.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	47	41.8	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ricardo Flores Magon Academy)	14.6	9.9	4.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	45.6	41.6	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Ricardo Flores Magon Academy)	8.5	4.8	3.7%
All Grades Math (State Charter School Institute)	29.9	28.5	1.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	270	253	6.3%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	265	235	11.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	12	300%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.9%	75.1%	16.2%

Schools Near Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5301 Lowell Boulevard	Denver	80221	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 412-7610	253	15	17.4	75.1%	12 (4.7%)	5 (2.0%)	235 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				20.0	17.6	10.3	11.5										$11,849
Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning	Public	PK, KG-5	4665 Raleigh Street	Denver	80212	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-8900	471	28	16.8	25.3%	292 (62.0%)	7 (1.5%)	138 (29.3%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.2%)	67.2	294^th of 943 public elementary schools	68.8%		65.5	290^th of 933 public elementary schools	68.9%	4	53.4	44.4	56.5				52.1	63.2	40.5	45.7				51.4	41.3		$16,568
Beach Court Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4950 Beach Court	Denver	80221	Adams County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-9470	257	19	13.8	90.7%	17 (6.6%)	5 (1.9%)	230 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	15.8	793^rd of 943 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.3	837^th of 933 public elementary schools	10.3%	44			34.1				24.4	19.4	12.0	17.1				16.7	14.6		$19,199
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School	Public	PK, KG-8	6330 Tennyson Street	Arvada	80003	Jefferson County	Westminster Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 429-4090	371	24	15.4	86.5%	65 (17.5%)	9 (2.4%)	264 (71.2%)	18 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.5%)	11.5	859^th of 943 public elementary schools	8.9%		12.1	855^th of 933 public elementary schools	8.4%	4	12.2	12.5	21.9	26.1	15.2	14.8	17.5	14.6	9.4	9.4	13.0			10.4	19.4	14.8	$20,176
Columbian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2925 West 40th Avenue	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-8580	180	18	9.8	87.2%	27 (15.0%)	11 (6.1%)	133 (73.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)								(n/a)		16.0					16.9		21.7					14.0			$23,471
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3475 West 67th Avenue	Denver	80221	Adams County	Westminster Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 428-1121	611	39	15.7	85.6%	79 (12.9%)	14 (2.3%)	490 (80.2%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.0%)	9.7	886^th of 943 public elementary schools	6.0%		10.9	874^th of 933 public elementary schools	6.3%	12	15.5	9.7	10.9	18.2	8.2	16.0	13.1	19.0	6.5	12.7	16.7	8.2	6.0	11.6	10.9	6.0	$18,297
Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3752 Tennyson Street	Denver	80212	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 464-3550	298	23	12.9	46.6%	115 (38.6%)	22 (7.4%)	137 (46.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.4%)	42.9	498^th of 943 public elementary schools	47.2%					(n/a)	33.3						30.4	50.0	37.8	17.6				40.2	17.6		$21,303
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3350 Quitman Street	Denver	80212	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-7780	522	31	16.8	17.2%	354 (67.8%)	4 (0.8%)	115 (22.0%)	15 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.1%)	94	34^th of 943 public elementary schools	96.4%		94.4	31^st of 933 public elementary schools	96.7%	3	64.5	80.0	81.4				75.1	69.3	71.1	69.6				70.0	74.3		$16,052
Academia Ana Marie Sandoval	Public	PK, KG-6	3655 Wyandot Street	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-4370	401	21	18.6	28.7%	127 (31.7%)	1 (0.2%)	258 (64.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	37	549^th of 943 public elementary schools	41.8%		19.1	750^th of 933 public elementary schools	19.6%	201		32.3	50.0				34.3		22.5	20.0				17.2	40.0		$17,414
Trailside Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2300 West 67th Pl.	Denver	80221	Adams County	Mapleton School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 853-1000	496	25	19.9	56.3%	149 (30.0%)	7 (1.4%)	303 (61.1%)	17 (3.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.0%)	17.7	769^th of 943 public elementary schools	18.5%		19.6	741^st of 933 public elementary schools	20.6%	28		20.5	26.9	17.9		15.7	17.9		15.4	17.3	14.3	14.6		13.0	28.8	9.8	$15,155

Frequently Asked Questions about Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

How many students attend Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Ricardo Flores Magon Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?

Students at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy are 93% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% African American.

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