Black Rock Elementary School vs. Prospect Ridge Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Black Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Prospect Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,457 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prospect Ridge Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-12
Total Students
614 students
1,457 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#266 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
35-39%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
100
88
Grade 1 Students
83
98
Grade 2 Students
116
100
Grade 3 Students
95
100
Grade 4 Students
91
100
Grade 5 Students
99
120
Grade 6 Students
-
126
Grade 7 Students
-
125
Grade 8 Students
-
125
Grade 9 Students
-
127
Grade 10 Students
-
127
Grade 11 Students
-
112
Grade 12 Students
-
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
14%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
69%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
n/a