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#905 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 50% in state
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Littleton, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
9904 WEST CAPRI AVENUE, Littleton, CO 80123
- Math 36% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montessori Peaks Charter Academy score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montessori Peaks Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littleton), 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
$106,731
Median home value
$581,800
Median rent
$1,958/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80123; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Governor's Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Powderhorn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Stony Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 374 | 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.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #88 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Littleton, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #905 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
What grades does Montessori Peaks Charter Academy serve?
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori Peaks Charter Academy?
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Peaks Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montessori Peaks Charter Academy rank in CO?
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy ranks #905 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Montessori Peaks Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Montessori Peaks Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori Peaks Charter Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Montessori Peaks Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Montessori Peaks Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montessori Peaks Charter Academy?
16.9% of students at Montessori Peaks Charter 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (303) 972-2627
- Area population (ZIP 80123)
- 45,364
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 80123; 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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