C
Below Average
58/100

University Prep - Steele St.

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 3230 EAST 38TH AVENUE, Denver, CO 80205
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 32% · Math 27% proficient · 33rd percentile in Colorado
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
333
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%33/100reading 30th percentile, math 37th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 89% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−6 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black30%10%reading +1 pts, math -9 pts46th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%32%reading +8 pts, math +11 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +9 pts, math +6 pts68th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3230 EAST 38TH AVENUE
City Denver
ZIP Code 80205
District 0803360
NCES School ID 080336001576
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80205

Understanding the community around University Prep - Steele St. helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,460
Per Capita Income $56,795
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.6%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $600,400
Median Rent $1,691
Owner-Occupied 38.6%
Renter-Occupied 61.4%
View full data for ZIP 80205 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for University Prep - Steele St..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 55.6%
Black 32.4%
White 3.9%
Two or More Races 4.2%
American Indian 2.1%
Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 333
Teachers (FTE) 26.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for University Prep - Steele St.?
University Prep - Steele St. has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend University Prep - Steele St.?
University Prep - Steele St. has 333 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does University Prep - Steele St. serve?
University Prep - Steele St. serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does University Prep - Steele St. receive per student?
University Prep - Steele St. receives $19,296 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around University Prep - Steele St. in 80205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$568,225
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,012
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
61.4%

Other Schools in 80205

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026