Alta Vista Charter School
Tel:
(719)336-2154
- Alta Vista Charter School serves 126 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Alta Vista Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Alta Vista Charter School's student population of 126 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 126 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alta Vista Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alta Vista Charter School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #135 out of 1,704 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 67% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lamar No. Re-2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alta Vista Charter School is Lamar High School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Lamar Middle School (3.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lamar Lamar Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 339 students
3.4 miles
104 West Park
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-7436 3.4 6-8 339 - Lamar Washington Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 266 students
3.4 miles
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-7764 3.4 K-2 266 - Lamar Parkview Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 294 students
3.5 miles
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-7413 3.5 3-5 294 - Lamar Melvin Hendrickson Development Center Grades: PK | 131 students
4.2 miles
510 Savage Avenue
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-2022 4.2 PK 131 - Lamar Lamar High School Grades: 9-12 | 421 students
4.3 miles
1900 South 11th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-3488 4.3 9-12 421
School Reviews
| 5 Great academics and faculty - Posted by Parent - libby |
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