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#684 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 38% in state
Colorado Skies Academy
Middle School · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah · Denver, CO
A Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah charter middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7711 EAST ACADEMY BLVD SUITE 1, Denver, CO 80230
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colorado Skies Academy score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 27% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 5 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colorado Skies Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,968
Median home value
$798,800
Median rent
$2,025/mo
College educated
74.4%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections @ 27jEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,652 | Compare → |
| Colorado Summit Connections AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 930 | Compare → |
| Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 857 | Compare → |
| Hope Online Learning Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #33 of 70
- District spending per student
- $15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colorado Skies Academy is listed in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colorado Skies Academy
Colorado Skies Academy is a public middle school in Denver, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 119 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #684 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colorado Skies Academy
What grades does Colorado Skies Academy serve?
Colorado Skies Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Colorado Skies Academy?
Colorado Skies Academy has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Skies Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Skies Academy is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colorado Skies Academy rank in CO?
Colorado Skies Academy ranks #684 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Colorado Skies Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Colorado Skies Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colorado Skies Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colorado Skies Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Colorado Skies Academy a charter school?
Yes, Colorado Skies Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Colorado Skies Academy a Title I school?
No, Colorado Skies Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colorado Skies Academy?
33.6% of students at Colorado Skies Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (303) 900-4086
- Area population (ZIP 80230)
- 10,811
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 45
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80230; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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