Serving 718 students in grades 6-8, Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 718 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1293 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
35%
Black
9%
5%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School's ranking?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School is ranked #1293 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School?
718 students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School offer ?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School part of?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School is part of Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School located?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School is located in the South Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in South Westminster.
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