Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning is 0.46, 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
#472 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning's ranking?
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning is ranked #472 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning?
285 students attend Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning?
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning offer ?
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning part of?
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning located?
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning is located in the West Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in West Colorado Springs.
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