Global Intermediate Academy

Summary:

Global Intermediate Academy is a public middle school located in Denver, Colorado, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 357 students. The school is part of the Mapleton School District, which is ranked 112 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Global Intermediate Academy faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Colorado middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years. Its proficiency rates in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) tests are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.2% of Global Intermediate Academy students were proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 34.2% statewide and 13.9% in the Mapleton School District. The school also has a very high percentage of students (over 88%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In contrast, the surrounding schools, such as North Arvada Middle School, Skinner Middle School, and Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School, have significantly higher academic performance and more diverse student populations. This suggests that the challenges faced by Global Intermediate Academy are not necessarily shared by all schools in the region, and addressing the systemic issues at the district level could potentially have a positive impact on the school's performance.

Detail:

Public 4-8

7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221-3673

(303) 853-1930

District: Mapleton School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
431^st of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,687

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.6%

White:

4.5%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Global Intermediate Academy ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.39. (See more...)

Compare Details Global Intermediate Academy ranks worse than 88.9% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.11. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Global Intermediate Academy is $14,687.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Global Intermediate Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Global Intermediate Academy 861^st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Global Intermediate Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Global Intermediate Academy 431^st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Global Intermediate Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Mapleton School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Mapleton School District No. 1 112^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Global Intermediate Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Global Intermediate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	13.50	864^th	965	10.5%
2021	13.58	655^th	710	7.7%
2022	10.62	873^rd	921	5.2%
2023	9.37	890^th	933	4.6%
2024	11.39	861^st	943	8.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Global Intermediate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.35	709^th	758	6.5%
2024	15.26	588^th	684	14.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Global Intermediate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.97	700^th	764	8.4%
2024	9.63	651^st	683	4.7%

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

Rank History for Global Intermediate Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Global Intermediate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	10.32	428^th	458	6.6%
2021	12.48	343^rd	369	7.0%
2022	8.84	425^th	448	5.1%
2023	12.38	427^th	480	11.0%
2024	13.11	431^st	485	11.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Global Intermediate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.25	214^th	244	12.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Global Intermediate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.53	338^th	363	6.9%
2024	23.44	256^th	350	26.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Global Intermediate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.36	310^th	356	12.9%
2024	9.27	340^th	357	4.8%

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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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Enrollment information for Global Intermediate Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	11	4	1	179	0	0	195
2018	13	8	1	226	1	0	249
2019	12	3	2	255	1	2	275
2020	16	4	2	254	2	2	280
2021	13	3	1	268	2	5	292
2022	11	5	0	315	2	4	337
2023	16	8	0	327	2	4	357

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 Global Intermediate Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	195	12.5	15.5	84.6
2018	249	13.0	19.0	87.6
2019	275	16.0	17.1	80.4
2020	280	14.5	19.3	77.1
2021	292	16.5	17.6	78.1
2022	337	18.5	18.2	76.6
2023	357	19.7	18.1	88.8

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 Global Intermediate Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	195	12.5	15.5	84.6
2018	249	13.0	19.0	87.6
2019	275	16.0	17.1	80.4
2020	280	14.5	19.3	77.1
2021	292	16.5	17.6	78.1
2022	337	18.5	18.2	76.6
2023	357	19.7	18.1	88.8

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 Global Intermediate Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,014
2020	$14,572
2021	$16,596
2022	$12,771
2023	$14,687

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Global Intermediate Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 864^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 890^th of 933 Elementary schools	5.9%
Ranks 428^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 427^th of 480 Middle schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Global Intermediate Academy)	19.6	9.6	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)	32.2	20.6	11.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Global Intermediate Academy)	24.1	18.5	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)	27.5	25.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Global Intermediate Academy)	12.7	18.5	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)	14.8	17.1	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Global Intermediate Academy)	25.5	16.7	8.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)	24.5	21.3	3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Global Intermediate Academy)	9.1	26.1	17%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)	24.7	24.9	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Global Intermediate Academy)	7.3	10.2	2.9%
7th Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)	13.9	10.1	3.8%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Global Intermediate Academy)	10.2	11.2	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)	28.9	20.1	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Global Intermediate Academy)	17.5	16.9	0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)	27.6	21.8	5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Global Intermediate Academy)	9.8	9.2	0.6%
All Grades Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)	18.6	13.8	4.8%
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	275	357	29.8%
African American	3	8	166.7%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	255	327	28.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	16	33.3%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.4%	88.8%	8.4%

Schools Near Global Intermediate 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 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 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
Global Intermediate Academy	Public	4-8	7480 Conifer Road	Denver	80221	Adams County	Mapleton School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 853-1930	357	20	18.1	88.8%	16 (4.5%)	8 (2.2%)	327 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	13.1	431^st of 485 public middle schools	11.1%		12.4	427^th of 480 public middle schools	11.0%	4	27.5	9.4	12.1	24.1	27.8	21.0	19.2	14.5			11.1	11.2	5.5	8.6	$14,687
Thornton Middle School	Public	6-8	9451 Hoffman Way	Thornton	80229	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5160	732	43	17.2	89.8%	81 (11.1%)	26 (3.6%)	573 (78.3%)	38 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.4%)	5.2	481^st of 485 public middle schools	0.8%		8.8	466^th of 480 public middle schools	2.9%	15			6.1	9.5	10.6	8.6					5.5	3.4		5.0	$14,534
Adams City Middle School	Public	6-8	4451 East 72nd Avenue	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 289-5881	550	29	18.8	84.5%	57 (10.4%)	10 (1.8%)	473 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	4.8	482^nd of 485 public middle schools	0.6%		9.4	460^th of 480 public middle schools	4.2%	22			4.2	11.3	7.1	7.7					3.5	3.0		5.6	$19,090
Shaw Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	8780 Circle Drive	Westminster	80030	Adams County	Westminster Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(303) 428-9533	564	31	18.1	80.5%	71 (12.6%)	17 (3.0%)	448 (79.4%)	15 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.4%)	11.9	440^th of 485 public middle schools	9.3%		10.8	447^th of 480 public middle schools	6.9%	7			24.2	23.8	21.1	22.7			3.2	11.7	8.8	8.3		8.3	$16,758
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100	Westminster	80031	Adams County	Education Reenvisioned BOCES	No	No	Yes	No	(720) 381-2047	718	29	24.6		358 (49.9%)	66 (9.2%)	227 (31.6%)	10 (1.4%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	50 (7.0%)	24.2	347^th of 485 public middle schools	28.5%		26	334^th of 480 public middle schools	30.4%	13				37.1		33.0			19.6	12.9	11.5	14.5		25.9	$8,394
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside	Public, Charter	6-8	4735 Pecos St	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 723-2000	144	20	7.1	89.6%	5 (3.5%)	18 (12.5%)	107 (74.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.6%)	18	389^th of 485 public middle schools	19.8%		11.4	439^th of 480 public middle schools	8.5%	50			19.6	28.3	32.1	26.8					13.2	8.9		14.0	$24,522
Kearney Middle School	Public	6-8	6160 Kearney Street	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 287-0261	663	34	19.3	84.5%	45 (6.8%)	15 (2.3%)	591 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	5.9	476^th of 485 public middle schools	1.9%		7.7	471^st of 480 public middle schools	1.9%	5			6.7	9.3	14.7	10.4					5.0	4.5		5.6	$17,239
Northglenn Middle School	Public	6-8	1123 Muriel Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5080	684	44	15.5	85.2%	140 (20.5%)	10 (1.5%)	480 (70.2%)	23 (3.4%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.4%)	13.4	424^th of 485 public middle schools	12.6%		10.9	445^th of 480 public middle schools	7.3%	21			14.7	16.9	31.5	20.8			6.4	6.2	15.5	9.2		15.9	$15,634
North Arvada Middle School	Public	6-8	7285 Pierce Street	Arvada	80003	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-0528	404	25	16.1	63.1%	185 (45.8%)	5 (1.2%)	172 (42.6%)	14 (3.5%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.7%)	25.9	339^th of 485 public middle schools	30.1%		27.7	324^th of 480 public middle schools	32.5%	15			32.5	34.2	31.1	32.6			21.0	17.3	21.9	20.1		17.3	$15,640
Skinner Middle School	Public	6-8	3435 West 40th Avenue	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-1420	631	38	16.7	43.3%	308 (48.8%)	15 (2.4%)	279 (44.2%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	86.4	51^st of 485 public middle schools	89.5%		81.2	76^th of 480 public middle schools	84.2%	25			65.8	67.0	66.3	66.3			53.7	58.0	60.4	56.7		46.8	$15,307

Frequently Asked Questions about Global Intermediate Academy

Is Global Intermediate Academy a good school?

Global Intermediate Academy ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Colorado middle schools.

What district is Global Intermediate Academy in?

Mapleton School District No. 1

What is the racial makeup of Global Intermediate Academy?

Students at Global Intermediate Academy are 92% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Global Intermediate Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Global Intermediate Academy.

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