Roncalli Stem Academy

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.