Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Colorado Sports Leadership Academy 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 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: M. Scott Carpenter Middle School serves the southern part of its school district in Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy's student population of 425 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
‘Let your dreams stay big— not just in size, but in courage. Don’t shrink them to fit the mold.’
School Rankings
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Sports Leadership Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1703 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
89%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Goats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Sports Leadership Academy's ranking?
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy is ranked #1703 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Sports Leadership Academy often compared to?
Colorado Sports Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Shaw Heights Middle School, Metropolitan Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Sports Leadership Academy?
425 students attend Colorado Sports Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Colorado Sports Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colorado Sports Leadership Academy?
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Sports Leadership Academy offer ?
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Sports Leadership Academy part of?
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy is part of Westminster School District.
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