Very Good
#360 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 20% in state
New Summit Charter Academy
Elementary School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO
An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an charter elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7899 LEXINGTON DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
- Math 32% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Summit Charter Academy score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Summit Charter 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$111,233
Median home value
$484,900
Median rent
$1,955/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80920; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Academy Endeavour Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Frontier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| High Plains Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 249 | 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.
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #18 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Summit Charter Academy is listed in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Summit Charter Academy
New Summit Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 637 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Summit Charter Academy
What grades does New Summit Charter Academy serve?
New Summit Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend New Summit Charter Academy?
New Summit Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Summit Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Summit Charter Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Summit Charter Academy rank in CO?
New Summit Charter Academy ranks #360 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is New Summit Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Summit Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 New Summit Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Summit Charter Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is New Summit Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, New Summit Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Summit Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, New Summit Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Summit Charter Academy?
32.5% of students at New Summit 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (719) 283-1731
- Area population (ZIP 80920)
- 38,154
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 80920; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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