Very Good
#432 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 24% in state
The Connect Charter School
Middle School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Pueblo, CO
A Pueblo County School District 70 charter middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
104 WEST 7TH, Pueblo, CO 81003
- Math 49% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Connect Charter School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 60% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Connect Charter 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pueblo), 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
$43,750
Median home value
$178,600
Median rent
$847/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
25.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Risley International Academy of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Pueblo Youth Service CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 18 | 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.
Pueblo County School District 70
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #1 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Connect Charter School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Connect Charter School
The Connect Charter School is a public middle school in Pueblo, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 253 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Connect Charter School
What grades does The Connect Charter School serve?
The Connect Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend The Connect Charter School?
The Connect Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Connect Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Connect Charter School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Connect Charter School rank in CO?
The Connect Charter School ranks #432 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is The Connect Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Connect Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 The Connect Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Connect Charter School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Connect Charter School a charter school?
Yes, The Connect Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Connect Charter School a Title I school?
No, The Connect Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (719) 542-0224
- Area population (ZIP 81003)
- 14,820
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 81003; 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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