The Classical Academy Middle School
The Classical Academy Middle School serves 421 students in grades 7-8.
The Classical Academy Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Classical Academy Middle School's student population of 421 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Classical Academy Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of The Classical Academy Middle School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
2%
5%
White
77%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend The Classical Academy Middle School?
421 students attend The Classical Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of The Classical Academy Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Classical Academy Middle School?
The Classical Academy Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Classical Academy Middle School offer ?
The Classical Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is The Classical Academy Middle School part of?
The Classical Academy Middle School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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