Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Mapleton Early Career Preparation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mapleton Early Career Preparation's student population of 302 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mapleton Early Career Preparation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mapleton Early Career Preparation is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
86%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mapleton Early Career Preparation's ranking?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation is ranked #1331 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
The graduation rate of Mapleton Early Career Preparation is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
302 students attend Mapleton Early Career Preparation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mapleton Early Career Preparation students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mapleton Early Career Preparation offer ?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mapleton Early Career Preparation part of?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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