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#1096 of 1,815 schools in CO
Spark Online Academy
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 school where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2015 WICKES RD, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
- Math 8% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs CO 47% (2025)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spark Online Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2022, reaching 22% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (2025 CMAS)
Based on 4 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Spark Online 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$116,316
Median home value
$570,200
Median rent
$1,800/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| The University SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #27 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
Spark Online 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 Spark Online Academy
Spark Online Academy is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 205 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,096 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spark Online Academy
What grades does Spark Online Academy serve?
Spark Online Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Spark Online Academy?
Spark Online Academy has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spark Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spark Online Academy is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spark Online Academy rank in CO?
Spark Online Academy ranks #1,096 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Spark Online Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Spark Online Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Spark Online Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spark Online Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Is Spark Online Academy a charter school?
No, Spark Online Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spark Online Academy a Title I school?
No, Spark Online Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (719) 328-4300
- Area population (ZIP 80919)
- 27,539
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 80919; 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, 2022-2025, 2025 CMAS; directory SY 2023–24
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