Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mountain Song Community 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Song Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Song Community School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Song Community 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 Mountain Song Community School is 0.53, which is less 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
#1454 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Song Community School's ranking?
Mountain Song Community School is ranked #1454 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Song Community School often compared to?
Mountain Song Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trailblazer Elementary School, Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Song Community School?
326 students attend Mountain Song Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mountain Song Community School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Song Community School?
Mountain Song Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mountain Song Community School offer ?
Mountain Song Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mountain Song Community School part of?
Mountain Song Community School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain Song Community School located?
Mountain Song Community School is located in the West Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in West Colorado Springs.
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