Platte River Charter Academy
Platte River Charter Academy serves 600 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Platte River Charter Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (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 77% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Platte River Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Platte River Charter Academy's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 600 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Platte River Charter Academy is ranked within the top 5% 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 Platte River Charter Academy is 0.38, 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 | #71 out of 1768 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 78% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Platte River Charter Academy is Eagle Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cresthill Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cougar Run Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Cougar Run Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 505 students10
0.5 miles
8780 Venneford Ranch Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6675 0.5 K-6 505 - Littleton Eagle Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 138 students10
0.6 miles
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2700 0.6 9-12 138 - Littleton Highlands Ranch High School Math: 57% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,745 student10
0.6 miles
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2500 0.6 9-12 1,745 - Littleton Highlands Ranch High School Pre-k Grades: PK | 24 students
0.7 miles
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-0806 0.7 PK 24 - Littleton Cresthill Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 865 students10
0.8 miles
9195 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2800 0.8 7-8 865
School Reviews
| 5 PRA teachers are the best and allowed the freedom to expand their teaching methods and oversight of students. Parent involvement at PRA is second to none in the state period. - Posted by Student/Alumni - mike L |
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