Montessori Peaks Charter Academy

9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montessori Peaks Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Montessori Peaks Charter Academy's student population of 393 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
393 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Montessori Peaks Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is 0.44, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#678 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
33%
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50-54%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
73%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montessori Peaks Charter Academy's ranking?
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is ranked #678 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Montessori Peaks Charter Academy?
393 students attend Montessori Peaks Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Montessori Peaks Charter Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori Peaks Charter Academy?
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Montessori Peaks Charter Academy offer ?
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Montessori Peaks Charter Academy part of?
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

School Reviews

5   12/21/2011
This is an amazing school, with dedicated staff, great facility and excels in academics! My children love this school dearly, and their teachers, and we as parents love the over all package of MPA. Parent involvement is a must, one of the things that makes this school so great!
- Posted by Parent - bosti

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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