Monument Charter Academy
Tel:
(719)481-1950
- Monument Charter Academy serves 1,021 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Monument Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Monument Charter Academy's student population of 1,021 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,021 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Monument Charter Academy's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Monument Charter Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #722 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 81% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lewis-Palmer Consolidated No. 38 in the co School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Monument Charter Academy is Lewis-palmer High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lewis-palmer Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lewis-palmer Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monument Lewis-palmer Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 421 students
0.4 miles
1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719)488-4750 0.4 PK-6 421 - Monument Lewis-palmer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 856 students
0.9 miles
1776 Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719)488-4776 0.9 7-8 856 - Monument Lewis-palmer High School Grades: 9-12 | 1045 students
1.2 miles
1300 Higby Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719)488-4720 1.2 9-12 1045 - Monument Palmer Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1184 students
1.4 miles
19255 Monument Hill Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719)867-8600 1.4 9-12 1184 - Monument Bear Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 970 students
1.9 miles
1330 Creekside Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719)488-4770 1.9 PK-6 970
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