Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mountain Song Community School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Song Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Song Community School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Song Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Song Community School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1360 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
64%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Song Community School's ranking?
Mountain Song Community School is ranked #1360 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Song Community School often compared to?
Mountain Song Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trailblazer Elementary School, Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Song Community School?
321 students attend Mountain Song Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mountain Song Community School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Song Community School?
Mountain Song Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Song Community School offer ?
Mountain Song Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mountain Song Community School part of?
Mountain Song Community School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain Song Community School located?
Mountain Song Community School is located in the West Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in West Colorado Springs.
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