Roncalli Stem Academy

Summary:

Roncalli STEM Academy is a public middle school in Pueblo, Colorado, serving 293 students in grades 6-8. Unfortunately, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Colorado middle schools, with very low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages.

Roncalli STEM Academy's academic performance is particularly concerning, with only 14.2% of students proficient in ELA and just 2.6% proficient in Math in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's struggles are especially pronounced for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, all of which rank in the bottom 10-20% of Colorado middle schools. The school's high percentage of Hispanic students (around 70%) and economically disadvantaged students (around 89%) may be contributing factors to its low performance.

Interestingly, the nearby Sky View Middle School and The Connect Charter School, which are part of the Pueblo County School District 70, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates much closer to or even above the state averages. In contrast, the Pueblo School District No. 60, which Roncalli STEM Academy is a part of, is ranked 104 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting systemic challenges that may be impacting the schools within the district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4202 Highway 78
       Pueblo, CO  81005


(719) 549-7450

District: Pueblo School District No. 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
460th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,466 Help


Students who attend Roncalli Stem Academy usually attend:

High:    South High School

Feeder schools for Roncalli Stem Academy:

Elementary:    Beulah Heights Elementary School
    Highland Park Elementary School
    Minnequa Elementary School
    South Park Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.8%
White:
25.1%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Compare Details Roncalli Stem Academy ranks worse than 94.8% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.66. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.8%), White (25.1%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roncalli Stem Academy is 11.1, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60! (See more...)
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Compare Roncalli Stem Academy employs 22.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roncalli Stem Academy is $18,466, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Roncalli Stem Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Roncalli Stem Academy 460th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Roncalli Stem Academy in the ranking list.)

Pueblo School District No. 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo School District No. 60 104th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roncalli Stem Academy

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Rank History for all students at Roncalli Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.89 181st 336 46.1%
2005 57.93 149th 340 56.2%
2006 52.94 170th 346 50.9%
2007 43.12 227th 360 36.9%
2008 38.13 243rd 362 32.9%
2009 19.67 321st 377 14.9%
2010 20.79 342nd 409 16.4%
2011 16.23 360th 422 14.7%
2012 7.29 396th 425 6.8%
2013 4.99 440th 454 3.1%
2014 4.62 448th 461 2.8%
2015 8.63 431st 436 1.1%
2016 9.60 383rd 400 4.3%
2017 7.25 417th 424 1.7%
2018 6.12 415th 418 0.7%
2019 9.52 430th 458 6.1%
2022 6.80 443rd 448 1.1%
2023 7.04 474th 480 1.3%
2024 8.66 460th 485 5.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roncalli Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.74 229th 240 4.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Roncalli Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.43 315th 315 0.0%
2019 8.30 334th 352 5.1%
2022 5.59 321st 326 1.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Roncalli Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.73 311th 317 1.9%
2019 11.94 311th 343 9.3%
2022 5.94 326th 328 0.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roncalli Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.00 201st 220 8.6%
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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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, January 22, 2016

Open Quote Teachers and Admin seem to be very dedicated to the students of this school. These teacher are always trying new ideas so that the student body may find that niche that will help them be much successful in their education and future careers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Roncalli Stem Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 359 16 0 250 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1989 340 14 0 267 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1990 348 13 0 266 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1991 361 11 0 269 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1992 367 14 0 264 1 n/a n/a 0 646
1993 386 15 0 271 1 n/a n/a 0 673
1994 391 14 1 280 1 n/a n/a 0 687
1995 401 12 4 320 1 n/a n/a 0 738
1996 401 12 4 320 1 n/a n/a 0 738
1997 384 9 3 333 4 n/a n/a 0 733
1998 407 13 2 308 4 n/a n/a 0 734
1999 383 13 2 295 3 n/a n/a 0 696
2000 366 14 1 301 4 n/a n/a 0 686
2001 361 12 3 311 13 n/a n/a 0 700
2002 313 18 2 316 17 n/a n/a 0 666
2003 313 18 2 316 17 n/a n/a 0 666
2004 328 20 4 354 13 n/a n/a 0 719
2005 319 22 2 354 8 n/a n/a 0 705
2006 298 29 2 352 5 n/a n/a 0 686
2007 277 27 0 352 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2008 267 23 2 337 3 n/a n/a 0 632
2009 270 35 2 434 5 n/a n/a 0 746
2010 209 24 3 379 4 n/a n/a 0 619
2011 161 27 2 454 4 0 0 0 648
2012 153 21 2 462 4 0 4 0 646
2013 137 9 3 399 6 0 5 0 559
2014 120 16 2 393 4 0 4 0 539
2015 88 11 1 346 7 0 5 0 458
2016 71 8 0 278 5 0 4 0 366
2017 81 6 1 272 2 0 6 0 368
2018 87 9 1 325 2 0 3 0 427
2019 86 8 2 335 3 1 5 0 440
2020 105 10 2 414 3 1 5 0 540
2021 115 9 1 369 5 1 4 0 504
2022 115 13 3 325 2 0 12 0 470
2023 65 5 2 207 4 0 10 0 293
2024 62 10 3 155 6 0 11 0 247

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 Roncalli Stem Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 29.4 21.2 n/a
1989 621 30.6 20.2 22.4
1990 627 31.7 19.7 34.8
1991 642 34.7 18.5 24.3
1992 646 32.0 20.1 22.9
1993 673 31.0 21.7 23.8
1994 687 33.0 20.8 22.6
1995 738 34.0 21.7 24.4
1996 738 34.0 21.7 24.4
1997 733 34.0 21.6 17.9
1998 734 36.0 20.4 26.3
1999 696 36.4 19.1 23.7
2000 686 33.0 20.8 40.5
2001 700 32.3 21.7 34.3
2002 666 34.0 19.6 35.1
2003 666 34.0 19.6 35.1
2004 719 36.3 19.8 40.9
2005 705 38.9 18.1 45.7
2006 686 36.6 18.7 46.4
2007 657 35.3 18.6 48.7
2008 632 33.0 19.2 47.5
2009 746 38.0 19.6 63.3
2010 619 34.0 18.2 73.8
2011 648 32.0 20.2 73.9
2012 646 36.7 17.6 70.9
2013 559 35.0 15.9 76.4
2014 539 34.3 15.7 80.5
2015 458 35.0 13.0 83.6
2016 366 35.0 10.4 81.4
2017 368 35.9 10.2 91.8
2018 427 35.1 12.1 89.5
2019 440 30.7 14.3 90.5
2020 540 32.8 16.4 85.7
2021 504 32.0 15.7 89.5
2022 470 31.9 14.7 86.8
2023 293 24.8 11.7 89.1
2024 247 22.1 11.1 94.3

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 Roncalli Stem Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 29.4 21.2 n/a
1989 621 30.6 20.2 22.4
1990 627 31.7 19.7 34.8
1991 642 34.7 18.5 24.3
1992 646 32.0 20.1 22.9
1993 673 31.0 21.7 23.8
1994 687 33.0 20.8 22.6
1995 738 34.0 21.7 24.4
1996 738 34.0 21.7 24.4
1997 733 34.0 21.6 17.9
1998 734 36.0 20.4 26.3
1999 696 36.4 19.1 23.7
2000 686 33.0 20.8 40.5
2001 700 32.3 21.7 34.3
2002 666 34.0 19.6 35.1
2003 666 34.0 19.6 35.1
2004 719 36.3 19.8 40.9
2005 705 38.9 18.1 45.7
2006 686 36.6 18.7 46.4
2007 657 35.3 18.6 48.7
2008 632 33.0 19.2 47.5
2009 746 38.0 19.6 63.3
2010 619 34.0 18.2 73.8
2011 648 32.0 20.2 73.9
2012 646 36.7 17.6 70.9
2013 559 35.0 15.9 76.4
2014 539 34.3 15.7 80.5
2015 458 35.0 13.0 83.6
2016 366 35.0 10.4 81.4
2017 368 35.9 10.2 91.8
2018 427 35.1 12.1 89.5
2019 440 30.7 14.3 90.5
2020 540 32.8 16.4 85.7
2021 504 32.0 15.7 89.5
2022 470 31.9 14.7 86.8
2023 293 24.8 11.7 89.1
2024 247 22.1 11.1 94.3

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 Roncalli Stem Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,593
2020 $10,651
2021 $11,476
2022 $13,422
2023 $18,466

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roncalli Stem Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 430th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 474th of 480 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Roncalli Stem Academy)22.711.3
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)28.221.3
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Roncalli Stem Academy)4.59.7
 5.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)14.38.8
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Roncalli Stem Academy)21.518.5
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)32.625.3
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
8th Grade Science (Roncalli Stem Academy)8.34
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pueblo School District No. 60)17.111.2
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Roncalli Stem Academy)24.86.7
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)34.323.3
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Roncalli Stem Academy)9.87.8
 2%
   8th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)16.512.7
 3.8%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.4
 4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Roncalli Stem Academy)22.911.3
 11.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)3224.7
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Roncalli Stem Academy)7.35.2
 2.1%
   All Grades Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)19.615.4
 4.2%
   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 Students440293
 33.4%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian22
Hispanic335207
 38.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8665
 24.4%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%89.1%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Roncalli Stem Academy

Students at Roncalli Stem Academy are 63% Hispanic, 25% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Roncalli Stem Academy usually go on to attend South High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Roncalli Stem Academy.

Roncalli Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Colorado middle schools.


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