Excellent
#149 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 8% in state
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
School · State Charter School Institute · Colorado Springs, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1702 N MURRAY BLVD, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
- Math 50% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Maclaren State 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$67,761
Median home value
$328,200
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80915; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Springs Studio for Academic ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Kishami AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Colorado Military AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 569 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #4 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.
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 965 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
What grades does Thomas Maclaren State Charter School serve?
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Maclaren State Charter School?
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 965 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Maclaren State Charter School rank in CO?
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School ranks #149 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Thomas Maclaren State Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Thomas Maclaren State Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Maclaren State Charter School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Maclaren State Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Thomas Maclaren State Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Thomas Maclaren State Charter School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Maclaren State Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Maclaren State Charter School?
36.6% of students at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 965
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (719) 313-4488
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 80915)
- 23,570
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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