Clear Sky Elementary School
Clear Sky Elementary School serves 807 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Clear Sky Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Clear Sky Elementary School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 807 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Clear Sky Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Clear Sky Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #628 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 74% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Clear Sky Elementary School is Castle View High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Aspen View Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Soaring Hawk Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Castle Rock Soaring Hawk Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 597 students10
0.8 miles
4665 Tanglevine Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5260 0.8 PK-6 597 - Castle Rock Aspen View Academy Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 850 students10
1.4 miles
2131 Low Meadow Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436 1.4 PK-8 850 - Castle Rock Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 767 students10
1.9 miles
1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881 1.9 PK-8 767 - Castle Rock Castle Rock Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 919 students10
1.9 miles
2575 Meadows Boulevard
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-1300 1.9 7-8 919 - Castle Rock Meadow View Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 489 students10
1.9 miles
3700 Butterfield Crossing
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5425 1.9 PK-6 489
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