Orchard Avenue Elementary School vs. Independence Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Independence Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
319 students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#800 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
30
Kindergarten Students
45
46
Grade 1 Students
37
48
Grade 2 Students
47
50
Grade 3 Students
48
53
Grade 4 Students
60
52
Grade 5 Students
56
51
Grade 6 Students
-
56
Grade 7 Students
-
57
Grade 8 Students
-
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
12%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
75%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%