Trailside Academy

Summary:

Trailside Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Mapleton School District in Denver, Colorado, with a student population of 496 that is predominantly Hispanic (61.09% in 2022-2023). Despite being part of the Mapleton district, Trailside Academy has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Colorado elementary schools by SchoolDigger, earning a 1-star rating out of 5 in recent years.

Trailside Academy faces significant challenges in student performance, with test scores that are significantly below state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.9% of Trailside students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 44.1% statewide, and only 13% were proficient in CMAS/Math, compared to 34.2% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for male students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 5% and 23% of Colorado elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, Trailside Academy has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.64% to 60.4% in recent years, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools in the Mapleton district.

Trailside Academy's performance lags significantly behind other schools in the Mapleton district, such as Adventure Elementary and Valley View Innovation School, which have higher test scores and better SchoolDigger rankings. The school's racial makeup is predominantly Hispanic, and its performance on standardized tests is particularly low for this subgroup compared to the state average, suggesting the need to address the unique needs and challenges faced by its Hispanic student population. Despite being a low-performing school, Trailside Academy has not shown significant improvement in its test scores or SchoolDigger rankings over the past few years, indicating the need for more effective strategies to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2300 West 67th Pl.
       Denver, CO  80221-2677


(303) 853-1000

District: Mapleton School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
769th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,155 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.1%
White:
30.0%
Asian:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Trailside Academy ranks worse than 81.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Mapleton School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Trailside Academy ranks worse than 89.3% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.77. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Trailside Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mapleton School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trailside Academy is $15,155. 5 elementary schools in the Mapleton School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trailside Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Trailside Academy 769th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Trailside Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Trailside Academy 433rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Trailside Academy in the ranking list.)

Mapleton School District No. 1:

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


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Rank History for Trailside Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Trailside Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.56 563rd 710 20.7%
2022 20.06 722nd 921 21.6%
2023 19.56 741st 933 20.6%
2024 17.66 769th 943 18.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Trailside Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.30 156th 203 23.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Trailside Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.73 458th 595 23.0%
2024 22.56 532nd 684 22.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Trailside Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.36 554th 594 6.7%
2024 10.19 645th 683 5.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Trailside Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.04 105th 153 31.4%
2023 37.39 121st 197 38.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Trailside Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.00 424th 448 5.4%
2023 18.67 376th 480 21.7%
2024 12.77 433rd 485 10.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Trailside Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 104 2 8 353 2 0 9 0 478
2021 95 1 5 392 2 0 10 0 505
2022 134 6 13 345 3 1 12 0 514
2023 149 7 17 303 4 1 15 0 496

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 Trailside Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 478 22.7 21.0 61.3
2021 505 28.8 17.5 60.4
2022 514 24.9 20.6 48.6
2023 496 24.9 19.9 56.3

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 Trailside Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 478 22.7 21.0 61.3
2021 505 28.8 17.5 60.4
2022 514 24.9 20.6 48.6
2023 496 24.9 19.9 56.3

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 Trailside Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $00
2020 $13,035
2021 $12,181
2022 $12,224
2023 $15,155

Data source: Colorado Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 496 students attended Trailside Academy.

Students at Trailside Academy are 61% Hispanic, 30% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Trailside Academy ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Colorado elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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