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#744 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 41% in state
Mountain Song Community School
Elementary School · State Charter School Institute · Colorado Springs, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter elementary school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2904 WEST KIOWA STREET, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
- Math 19% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Song Community School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mountain Song Community School 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 85Very 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
$69,566
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,417/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Howbert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Midland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #16 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Mountain Song Community School is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Song Community School
Mountain Song Community School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 318 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #744 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Song Community School
What grades does Mountain Song Community School serve?
Mountain Song Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain Song Community School?
Mountain Song Community School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Song Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Song Community School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Song Community School rank in CO?
Mountain Song Community School ranks #744 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Mountain Song Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Song Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Mountain Song Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Song Community School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Mountain Song Community School a charter school?
Yes, Mountain Song Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mountain Song Community School a Title I school?
No, Mountain Song Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (719) 203-6364
- Area population (ZIP 80904)
- 21,369
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 80904; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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