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James Madison STEAM Academy

Summary:

James Madison STEAM Academy is an elementary school in Greeley, Colorado, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has a majority Hispanic student body (80.68% in 2022-2023) and is part of the Greeley School District No. 6, which is ranked 97 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James Madison STEAM Academy consistently performs below the district and state averages in CMAS assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 17% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 28.1% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (80.68% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, which range from 47.62% to 69.05% Hispanic students. Additionally, James Madison STEAM Academy has an exceptionally high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, with 89.49% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 41.27% to 91.23%.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 16.2 students per teacher in the past three school years, James Madison STEAM Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Colorado elementary schools, with a ranking between 591 and 867 out of 710 to 965 schools over the past 10 school years. This persistent struggle with academic achievement may be influenced by the high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients and the high concentration of Hispanic students, which are often associated with educational challenges that schools must address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 500 24th Avenue
       Greeley, CO  80634-2617

(970) 348-1700

District: GreeleySchool District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
867th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,286 Help


Students who attend James Madison STEAM Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Franklin Middle School
High:    Northridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.7%
White:
10.8%
Asian:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.5% Help


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Compare Details James Madison STEAM Academy ranks worse than 91.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 14th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.9. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details James Madison STEAM Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the GreeleySchool District No. 6.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Madison STEAM Academy is $15,286, which is the 3rd highest among 19 elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Madison STEAM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks James Madison STEAM Academy 867th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See James Madison STEAM Academy in the ranking list.)

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GreeleySchool District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks GreeleySchool District No. 6 97th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Madison STEAM Academy

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Rank History for all students at James Madison STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.43 672nd 808 16.8%
2005 12.79 728th 823 11.5%
2006 17.85 703rd 829 15.2%
2007 20.46 701st 852 17.7%
2008 9.57 775th 849 8.7%
2009 10.07 797th 872 8.6%
2010 14.54 804th 925 13.1%
2011 12.29 827th 935 11.6%
2012 11.88 831st 935 11.1%
2013 7.73 894th 954 6.3%
2014 12.25 869th 962 9.7%
2015 12.21 857th 938 8.6%
2016 14.18 810th 914 11.4%
2017 12.84 838th 929 9.8%
2018 17.55 759th 917 17.2%
2019 13.36 867th 965 10.2%
2021 20.68 591st 710 16.8%
2022 20.11 720th 921 21.8%
2023 21.78 711th 933 23.8%
2024 10.90 867th 943 8.1%
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Rank History for Female students at James Madison STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.86 627th 690 9.1%
2019 10.49 718th 758 5.3%
2021 13.32 338th 351 3.7%
2022 12.20 544th 595 8.6%
2023 24.05 472nd 642 26.5%
2024 10.46 637th 684 6.9%
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Rank History for Male students at James Madison STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.98 627th 693 9.5%
2019 11.70 702nd 764 8.1%
2021 12.74 336th 352 4.5%
2022 16.85 500th 594 15.8%
2023 16.39 556th 649 14.3%
2024 11.89 625th 683 8.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Madison STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.09 95th 153 37.9%
2023 31.80 140th 197 28.9%
2024 26.08 187th 242 22.7%
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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.

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by a parent
Saturday, September 29, 2012

Open Quote The teachers and staff go the extra mile to ensure that every child had a chance to learn and succeed in life and education. The problem in Weld County is the parents. Many students go home to an empty house with no parents as well as a household of non English speaking parents. How are children to get enrichment from home when the parents do not speak English? Do not fault the children and teachers. Successful education MUST continue at home in order for any school district, student and teacher to succeed. The city has free classes to teach English every week. I do not think learning English is a must, but in order for parents to help their students it is necessary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James Madison STEAM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 322 0 4 207 2 n/a n/a 0 535
1989 310 1 5 271 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1990 304 3 7 280 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1991 267 1 6 272 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1992 258 1 6 302 2 n/a n/a 0 569
1993 271 5 3 351 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1994 238 6 2 335 2 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 238 4 1 344 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1996 238 4 1 344 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1997 226 4 2 359 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 196 4 4 365 5 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 175 8 4 384 6 n/a n/a 0 577
2000 161 9 5 391 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2001 147 11 4 453 4 n/a n/a 0 619
2002 131 11 0 448 5 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 131 11 0 448 5 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 86 7 2 354 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 83 3 0 371 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2006 73 4 2 352 4 n/a n/a 0 435
2007 65 8 0 367 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2008 76 4 2 428 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 69 1 2 468 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 49 5 2 442 3 n/a n/a 0 501
2011 49 2 1 439 0 0 2 0 493
2012 46 4 2 446 0 0 5 0 503
2013 58 5 3 456 0 3 3 0 528
2014 46 4 2 444 1 3 5 0 505
2015 47 2 5 439 2 3 9 0 507
2016 39 3 4 446 3 4 6 0 505
2017 37 4 6 462 3 8 3 0 523
2018 46 4 11 430 3 7 1 0 502
2019 44 5 12 425 0 3 7 0 496
2020 40 6 8 370 1 2 6 0 433
2021 37 10 15 336 1 1 7 0 407
2022 40 13 18 315 0 0 8 0 394
2023 44 13 16 330 0 1 5 0 409

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 James Madison STEAM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 28.9 18.5 n/a
1989 587 31.3 18.7 36.5
1990 595 32.2 18.4 41.2
1991 547 29.3 18.6 47
1992 569 29.5 19.2 45.7
1993 632 31.4 20.1 51.4
1994 583 35.8 16.3 54.2
1995 592 37.3 15.9 58.6
1996 592 37.3 15.9 58.6
1997 593 38.2 15.5 62.1
1998 574 37.1 15.5 61.1
1999 577 38.2 15.1 61.7
2000 568 35.5 16.0 76.6
2001 619 38.9 15.9 79.5
2002 595 39.7 15.0 80.2
2003 595 39.7 15.0 80.2
2004 451 30.4 14.8 81.6
2005 458 34.9 13.1 83.4
2006 435 29.0 15.0 85.3
2007 441 28.6 15.4 88.4
2008 512 32.2 15.9 86.3
2009 541 35.6 15.2 89.6
2010 501 34.5 14.5 90.4
2011 493 31.6 15.5 92.7
2012 503 32.5 15.4 92.4
2013 528 31.3 16.8 94.9
2014 505 32.9 15.3 91.9
2015 507 30.0 16.9 92.3
2016 505 32.0 15.7 94.5
2017 523 32.1 16.2 92.7
2018 502 31.1 16.1 92.4
2019 496 31.1 15.9 88.5
2020 433 31.1 13.9 89.6
2021 407 28.2 14.4 89.7
2022 394 28.0 14.0 89.1
2023 409 25.1 16.2 89.5

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 James Madison STEAM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 28.9 18.5 n/a
1989 587 31.3 18.7 36.5
1990 595 32.2 18.4 41.2
1991 547 29.3 18.6 47
1992 569 29.5 19.2 45.7
1993 632 31.4 20.1 51.4
1994 583 35.8 16.3 54.2
1995 592 37.3 15.9 58.6
1996 592 37.3 15.9 58.6
1997 593 38.2 15.5 62.1
1998 574 37.1 15.5 61.1
1999 577 38.2 15.1 61.7
2000 568 35.5 16.0 76.6
2001 619 38.9 15.9 79.5
2002 595 39.7 15.0 80.2
2003 595 39.7 15.0 80.2
2004 451 30.4 14.8 81.6
2005 458 34.9 13.1 83.4
2006 435 29.0 15.0 85.3
2007 441 28.6 15.4 88.4
2008 512 32.2 15.9 86.3
2009 541 35.6 15.2 89.6
2010 501 34.5 14.5 90.4
2011 493 31.6 15.5 92.7
2012 503 32.5 15.4 92.4
2013 528 31.3 16.8 94.9
2014 505 32.9 15.3 91.9
2015 507 30.0 16.9 92.3
2016 505 32.0 15.7 94.5
2017 523 32.1 16.2 92.7
2018 502 31.1 16.1 92.4
2019 496 31.1 15.9 88.5
2020 433 31.1 13.9 89.6
2021 407 28.2 14.4 89.7
2022 394 28.0 14.0 89.1
2023 409 25.1 16.2 89.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James Madison STEAM Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,869
2020 $11,808
2021 $12,033
2022 $13,334
2023 $15,286

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Madison STEAM Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 867th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 711th of 933 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James Madison STEAM Academy)17.117.2
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)31.325.8
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (James Madison STEAM Academy)18.518.6
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)31.524.6
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4139.4
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James Madison STEAM Academy)2521
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)36.127.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (James Madison STEAM Academy)15.515.8
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.717.1
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.630.7
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (James Madison STEAM Academy)12.223.2
 11%
   5th Grade Science (GreeleySchool District No. 6)22.819.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James Madison STEAM Academy)29.335.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)34.932.9
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (James Madison STEAM Academy)18.728.6
 9.9%
   5th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.823
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (James Madison STEAM Academy)23.724.2
 0.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)34.730.4
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (James Madison STEAM Academy)17.416.5
 0.9%
   All Grades Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.719.4
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students496409
 17.5%
African American513
 160%
American Indian00
Asian1216
 33.3%
Hispanic425330
 22.4%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White4444
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%89.5%
 1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended James Madison STEAM Academy.

Students at James Madison STEAM Academy are 81% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend James Madison STEAM Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Franklin Middle School
High : Northridge High School

James Madison STEAM Academy ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Colorado elementary schools.


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