Eagle County Charter Academy
Tel:
(970) 926-0656
- Eagle County Charter Academy serves 348 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Eagle County Charter Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Eagle County Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Eagle County Charter Academy's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Eagle County Charter Academy is ranked within the top 10% 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 Eagle County Charter Academy is 0.13, 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 | #124 out of 1768 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 93% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Eagle County School District No. Re 50 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Eagle County Charter Academy is Red Canyon High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Berry Creek Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Edwards Berry Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 303 students
0.0 miles
1000 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2960 0.0 6-8 303 - Edwards June Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 271 students
0.0 miles
1121 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980 0.0 PK-5 271 - Eagle Red Canyon High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 168 students
0.1 miles
0256 Cememtary Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 926-8107 0.1 9-12 168 - Edwards Battle Mountain Early College High School Grades: 9-12 | 18 students
0.6 miles
151 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2930 0.6 9-12 18 - Avon Battle Mountain High School Grades: 9-12 | 954 students
0.6 miles
151 Miller Ranch Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2930 0.6 9-12 954
School Reviews
| 5 ECCA has been a great experience for both my children. The school has high expectations, pushing the kids to think beyond the norm and to practice independence. We appreciate everything the school has done to prepare my daughter for high school. She is thriving in HS thanks to ECCA. - Posted by Parent - Mom of 2 ECCA students |
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