Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Journey K8 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Journey K8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Journey K8's student population of 303 students has grown by 158% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 550% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Journey K8 ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Journey K8 is 0.60, 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
#155 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
60%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Journey K8's ranking?
Journey K8 is ranked #155 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Journey K8?
303 students attend Journey K8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Journey K8 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Journey K8?
Journey K8 has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Journey K8 offer ?
Journey K8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Journey K8 part of?
Journey K8 is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Journey K8 located?
Journey K8 is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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