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Public school · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado Springs, Colorado

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence rates 6.2 on our ten-point scale and ranks 1,014 of 1,829 schools in Colorado.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
6.2this school

6.2 on a one-to-ten scale.

#1,014 of 1,829 schools in Colorado

The brief

An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,014 of 1,829 schools in Colorado and 16 of 30 in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49.

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is listed in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math32%5 points below the Colorado average of 37%2026 CMAS
Reading39%6 points below the Colorado average of 45%2026 CMAS
Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2021, to 36% in 2026, across a 17-year record (2010–2026).2026 CMAS; 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.4
25% of the rating
Academics
6.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2010-2026) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2026).

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 · 2026 CMAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 CMAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 CMAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 CMAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 80915; 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, 2010-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$67,761
Median home value
$328,200
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
11.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
65
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,699/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Colorado Springs. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
0.9% participation · state average 2.7 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 7.2Compare →
  2. 6.3Compare →
  3. Springs Studio for Academic Excellencethis school
    6.2
  4. Colorado Military Academy2.3 mi · charter
    5.6Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Springs Studio for Academic Excellence.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Springs Studio for Academic Excellence serve?

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?

The student-teacher ratio at Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springs Studio for Academic Excellence rank in CO?

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence ranks #1,014 of 1,829 schools in CO.

What is Springs Studio for Academic Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springs Studio for Academic Excellence has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2026) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2026).

Is Springs Studio for Academic Excellence a charter school?

No, Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springs Studio for Academic Excellence a Title I school?

No, Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
437
Student-teacher ratio
24.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
El Paso County
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#16 of 30
Schools in district
30
District spending per student
$11,473
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 80915)
23,570
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
33.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.