The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on John E. Flynn a Marzano Academy
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is a regular public school in Westminster, Colorado, serving students from preschool through eighth grade. It is part of the Westminster Public Schools district. The school’s enrollment is moderate for a PK-8 campus, and it draws a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial white minority and smaller shares of Asian and multiracial students. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a community with considerable economic need. Data on the share of students with disabilities or English learner status was not available here.
State testing results paint a clear picture of academic performance that is below the midpoint relative to districts across Adams County. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, proficiency rates in both math and English language arts for grades 3 through 8, as well as in science for grades 5 and 8, are modest. The school’s overall proficiency index—an average of all tested subjects and grades—places it below the middle of the comparison set of districts in the county. A parent considering this school may want to ask about the specific strategies the school is using to improve student learning outcomes, particularly given that participation rates on the tests were high, meaning nearly all enrolled students took the assessments.
Because John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy stops at eighth grade, there is no high school graduation rate to report. The school does not appear to offer specialized programs such as magnet or career pathways, based on the data provided. Its charter status is not applicable; it is a traditional district school.
Westminster itself is a large suburban city that spans the northern Denver metro area, mixing residential neighborhoods with major employment centers in high-tech, medical, and energy sectors. The city has long been auto-oriented, but a major new mixed-use development called Downtown Westminster is adding a more walkable core with housing, retail, and office space. The city also has an extensive trail network and commuter rail service to downtown Denver. Housing values in the area are above the national median, and rental costs have been rising, reflecting the broader Denver metro market. These factors shape the community that feeds into the school.
For families weighing John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy, the central takeaway is its academic profile. The school serves a high-poverty student population, and its test results are soft when compared with countywide averages. Data on chronic absenteeism and specific student support resources were not included in the available information, so a parent would likely want to visit, talk to staff, and understand how the school addresses both academic challenges and the holistic needs of its students. The school’s setting in a growing suburban city with new infrastructure and transit connections may appeal to families looking for a neighborhood school that reflects the broader demographics of Westminster.
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