The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (09-10)
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)3%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)21%
29%
Black
(09-10)n/a
6%
White
(09-10)76%
60%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
3%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Plum Creek Academy?
29 students attend Plum Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Plum Creek Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Plum Creek Academy offer ?
Plum Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Plum Creek Academy part of?
Plum Creek Academy is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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