Spring Creek Youth Services Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What grades does Spring Creek Youth Services Center offer ?
Spring Creek Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Creek Youth Services Center part of?
Spring Creek Youth Services Center is part of Division Of Youth Services School District.
In what neighborhood is Spring Creek Youth Services Center located?
Spring Creek Youth Services Center is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 22 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.
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