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New Summit Charter Academy vs. Orton Academy

Should you attend New Summit Charter Academy or Orton 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.
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School Overview

School
New Summit Charter Academy
7899 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Orton Academy
3115 Larkspur Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 637 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Summit Charter Academy ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 115 students in grades 2-8, Orton Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower 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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
2-8
Total Students
637 students
115 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Summit Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orton Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Summit Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orton Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
7 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Summit Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orton Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Summit Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orton Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#864 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1676 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Summit Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orton Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Summit Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orton Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Summit Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orton Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Summit Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orton Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
86
-
Grade 1 Students
76
-
Grade 2 Students
86
9
Grade 3 Students
86
19
Grade 4 Students
80
15
Grade 5 Students
92
18
Grade 6 Students
46
28
Grade 7 Students
50
14
Grade 8 Students
35
12

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New Summit Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Summit Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Summit Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Summit Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
67%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Summit Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Summit Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Summit Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orton Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Summit Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Summit Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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