Parker Core Knowledge Charter School vs. North Star Academy
Should you attend Parker Core Knowledge Charter School or North Star Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
North Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Parker Core Knowledge Charter School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Star Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
705 students
678 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#56 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
70
Grade 1 Students
81
83
Grade 2 Students
77
82
Grade 3 Students
79
80
Grade 4 Students
77
81
Grade 5 Students
78
77
Grade 6 Students
78
70
Grade 7 Students
78
72
Grade 8 Students
77
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
26%
15%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
59%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
