Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mountain Sage Community School 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Sage Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Sage Community School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Sage Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Sage Community School is 0.32, 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
#556 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Sage Community School's ranking?
Mountain Sage Community School is ranked #556 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Sage Community School often compared to?
Mountain Sage Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, Cache La Poudre Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Sage Community School?
265 students attend Mountain Sage Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mountain Sage Community School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Sage Community School?
Mountain Sage Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Sage Community School offer ?
Mountain Sage Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Sage Community School part of?
Mountain Sage Community School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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