Below Average
#1557 of 1,815 schools in CO
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
Middle School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO
A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4220 EAST PIKES PEAK AVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Math 9% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), 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
$61,777
Median home value
$352,400
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80909; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 965 | Compare → |
| Atlas Preparatory Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Kishami AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Panorama Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 330 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #47 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is a public middle school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 452 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,557 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
What grades does Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy serve?
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy rank in CO?
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy ranks #1,557 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy a charter school?
No, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy a Title I school?
No, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?
83.0% of students at Jack Swigert Aerospace 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
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.9%
- Phone
- (719) 328-6900
- Area population (ZIP 80909)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80909; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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