Is Thomas MacLaren State Charter School a good school?

Thomas MacLaren State Charter School ranks 385 th of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thomas MacLaren State Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 965 students attended Thomas MacLaren State Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Thomas MacLaren State Charter School?

Students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School are 63% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Summary:

Thomas MacLaren State Charter School is a public charter school in Colorado Springs, Colorado that serves 927 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, and is part of the State Charter School Institute district.

Thomas MacLaren State Charter School consistently outperforms the State Charter School Institute district and the state of Colorado in standardized test scores, with 62.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in CMAS Science, compared to 31.9% for the district and 24.8% for the state. The school also has higher proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math across all grades. However, the school has a higher percentage of White students (65.8%) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.34% to 27.08%) compared to nearby schools like Zebulon Pike (47.06%) and Colorado Military Academy (38.97%).

With its consistently strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and unique student demographic, Thomas MacLaren State Charter School stands out as a high-performing public charter school in the Colorado Springs area. The school's success could serve as a model for other schools in the region, and provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes more broadly through potential collaboration and sharing of best practices.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

1702 N Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915

(719) 313-4488

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
385^th of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,528

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 965

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.7%

Hispanic:

24.6%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thomas MacLaren State Charter School ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.26. (See more...)

Compare Details Thomas MacLaren State Charter School ranks better than 80.8% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.99. (See more...)

Compare Details Thomas MacLaren State Charter School ranks better than 97.1% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Hispanic (24.6%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School is 12.9, which is the lowest among 8 alternative schools in the State Charter School Institute District! (See more...)

Compare Thomas MacLaren State Charter School employs 74.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School is $11,528, which is the highest among 8 alternative schools in the State Charter School Institute District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas MacLaren State Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas MacLaren State Charter School 385^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Thomas MacLaren State Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Thomas MacLaren State Charter School 93^rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Thomas MacLaren State Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Thomas MacLaren State Charter School 10^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Thomas MacLaren State Charter School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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State Charter School Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter School Institute 45^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	48.65	459^th	965	52.4%
2021	44.73	420^th	710	40.8%
2022	55.43	387^th	921	58.0%
2023	66.64	278^th	933	70.2%
2024	57.26	385^th	943	59.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	57.27	65^th	203	68.0%
2023	94.78	7^th	265	97.4%
2024	66.27	91^st	365	75.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	41.05	416^th	758	45.1%
2021	41.37	253^rd	351	27.9%
2022	39.36	353^rd	595	40.7%
2023	57.66	252^nd	642	60.7%
2024	52.25	306^th	684	55.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	46.65	373^rd	764	51.2%
2021	44.41	245^th	352	30.4%
2022	56.20	247^th	594	58.4%
2023	58.98	244^th	649	62.4%
2024	46.15	359^th	683	47.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.52	32^nd	153	79.1%
2024	51.02	103^rd	242	57.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	37.47	375^th	596	37.1%
2022	34.47	329^th	454	27.5%
2023	47.13	281^st	525	46.5%
2024	42.65	323^rd	539	40.1%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	71.95	109^th	409	73.3%
2011	82.48	62^nd	422	85.3%
2012	90.00	24^th	425	94.4%
2013	92.90	19^th	454	95.8%
2014	92.80	21^st	461	95.4%
2015	94.43	19^th	436	95.6%
2016	90.34	28^th	400	93.0%
2017	90.16	29^th	424	93.2%
2018	86.72	38^th	418	90.9%
2019	81.27	62^nd	458	86.5%
2021	68.38	101^st	369	72.6%
2022	66.76	123^rd	448	72.5%
2023	72.67	109^th	480	77.3%
2024	75.99	93^rd	485	80.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	66.43	50^th	240	79.2%
2022	60.79	47^th	197	76.1%
2023	78.60	22^nd	241	90.9%
2024	74.57	35^th	244	85.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	85.14	31^st	315	90.2%
2019	76.10	70^th	352	80.1%
2021	64.58	70^th	254	72.4%
2022	56.32	127^th	326	61.0%
2023	59.40	123^rd	363	66.1%
2024	73.93	77^th	350	78.0%

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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.12	101^st	134	24.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	82.41	36^th	317	88.6%
2019	79.47	54^th	343	84.3%
2021	58.84	89^th	249	64.3%
2022	63.96	99^th	328	69.8%
2023	73.27	71^st	356	80.1%
2024	68.79	90^th	357	74.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	87.67	16^th	220	92.7%
2022	70.74	31^st	169	81.7%
2024	73.46	35^th	199	82.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	76.61	34^th	199	82.9%
2019	69.08	68^th	283	76.0%
2021	72.72	44^th	203	78.3%
2022	52.25	120^th	265	54.7%
2023	49.47	133^rd	286	53.5%
2024	62.16	90^th	273	67.0%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	76.29	69^th	327	78.9%
2011	95.85	5^th	337	98.5%
2012	95.31	3^rd	334	99.1%
2013	97.29	3^rd	349	99.1%
2014	98.43	1^st	369	99.7%
2015	98.19	2^nd	292	99.3%
2016	97.75	1^st	255	99.6%
2017	95.78	1^st	256	99.6%
2018	99.07	2^nd	388	99.5%
2019	98.71	6^th	411	98.5%
2021	94.41	6^th	210	97.1%
2022	94.48	4^th	221	98.2%
2023	94.73	11^th	349	96.8%
2024	95.05	10^th	349	97.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.94	2^nd	200	99.0%
2024	79.80	31^st	211	85.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	93.78	7^th	239	97.1%
2022	94.41	7^th	257	97.3%
2023	93.88	11^th	254	95.7%
2024	90.10	20^th	257	92.2%

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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.66	78^th	108	27.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	95.76	6^th	240	97.5%
2022	95.82	5^th	253	98.0%
2023	93.22	11^th	252	95.6%
2024	95.74	6^th	256	97.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	93.59	14^th	205	93.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	92.65	6^th	225	97.3%
2022	94.34	4^th	228	98.2%
2023	93.50	6^th	234	97.4%
2024	90.15	13^th	229	94.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

89%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, December 8, 2023

Religious-military is the best description. Way too many students here end up needing professional mental help, have suicidal thoughts, or becoming hospitalized from the treatment here. No grace is given. Concerns are swept under the carpet or not allowed to be talked about. Students with 504 or IEP are held to a GT standard, chastised & withheld from activities due to the ridged standards & inabilityto be high achieving in all arts. The school makes up their own rules above CHSAA. The 504 coordinator is new to education with no SPED/disabilities background, the 2nd is the GT teacher also with no SPED/disabilities background. The elem education is ok. Athletics are frowned upon! No dual enrollment. Can't afford new shoes, belt torn, can't afford a hair cut detention. The detentions/office referrals thus lead to being ineligible for activities & sports. Get a better start to college by going to another school who supports dual enrollment, athletics etc. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, January 14, 2023

Wonderful experience and curriculum for my students in both the upper and lower schools. Love the variety in the curriculum and especially love the orchestra program. Teachers have been wonderful and pushed my students to excel out of their comfort areas. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, January 14, 2023

Top notch experience that allowed my kids to be kids, but grow into successful adults ready to contribute to their community. Close Quote

by a citizen
Sunday, November 5, 2017

Performance speaks for itself. So does a culture of community, of goodness, truth, and beauty. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 18, 2017

Our daughter loves this school and has embraced the culture of learning. Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, August 4, 2017

So glad my granddaughter was accepted here 5 years ago. Amazing school, teachers, faculty and now a real school building! Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, December 1, 2016

This is the best school in the world. If you want your students to learn an instrument, send them here. Orchestra teachers include members of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 9, 2015

A wonderful school, MacLaren is set up to help the kids achieve excellence. Between teachers who care and love what they do to a tutorial hour where anyone can get the help they need, this school strives to give kids the tools to achieve amazing things. Coming from a homeschool background this school was exactly what my kids needed. My kids have attended for three years and it's exciting to see how the school is growing with opportunities for them. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 26, 2015

Thomas MacLaren School has been an excellent school for our daughter. In the three years she's been there, we've seen wonderful growth in her time management and study skills, abilities in written and oral communication, and overall excitement about learning! We have found the culture of the school to be built on mutual respect between students and staff and very accepting. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 21, 2015

The rigor of the curriculum is balanced by the supportive environment created by faculty and staff. It is small enough that a child doesn't go unnoticed, and large enough to provide great opportunities in the curriculum and in after-school clubs and sports. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, February 20, 2015

The school challenges my children to think outside the box. They read the classic literature that has become absent in most curriculums today. They are doing algebra in 8th grade and moving into the higher maths the first year of high school. The school is known for its exceptional music program, although I do think there is value in more than just strings and classic music. But it's a great jumping off point into other genres, giving the students a firm grasp of music theory and an appreciation for where music comes from and how it has changed through time. The staff is caring and student focused, seeing each child as whole. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 11, 2014

Maclaren is still a relatively new school and, as good as they were in years past, it continues to get better each year Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, August 16, 2014

I just graduated from MacLaren and honestly, it could not have been any better.

The school really took learning to the next level. Students who didn't want to work hard were the ones who didn't last very long. In the end, you were left in your class with only the people who wanted to work hard, which was good. You were constantly encouraged to do your best. Some students thought that the curriculum was too tough or the rules too strict. The students who did well at MacLaren were the ones who realized that the school is the way it is because it teaches you to focus on the classics, and not on your cell phone.

The school taught good morals, confidence, and the teachers were always there to help. It was honestly the best thing that could have ever happened to me. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, January 26, 2014

My student has attended Thomas MacLaren for three years now (transferring from traditional public schools) and it is the best thing we could have done for our child. The teachers take a genuine interest in the students and rise to meet the needs of each individual learner rather than taking a one size fits all approach. The intentional simplification of curriculum allows the students to master their subject and be continual learners. We could not be happier! Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, June 29, 2013

It's an excellent school with an excellent curriculum. It really has a sense of community to it and the teachers are fantastic. All you have to do is ask and they will help and they really care about both what they are teaching and their students without exception. You know everyone in all of your classes very well, but that can be a burden. The biggest problem with the school is that it is so closed. It is completely removed from the outside world. Students cannot leave once they are there for all hours unless they are sick or have a doctor's appointment or something. So if they just want to get away or text someone during their lunch break they can't. They will not be in touch with the outside world at all. They have to be happy with the people in their class, and i'm sorry to say that if they cannot relate to the other students they are out of luck. If this school was less like a prison I would have given it five stars. There's a lot I like about it, but it's definitely not for everyone, especially people who would like just a little bit of freedom. High school students can't even go walk to panera or just meet a friend outside school on their lunch break. Nobody is ever let off campus and that really bothers me. After all we're almost in college. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	54	7	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	77
2011	76	15	2	19	0	0	0	112
2012	113	13	2	28	0	0	5	161
2013	128	7	2	35	0	0	11	183
2014	159	5	3	49	0	0	25	241
2015	238	5	3	69	0	2	26	343
2016	278	6	7	78	0	1	22	392
2017	325	6	11	79	0	1	30	452
2018	337	6	12	94	0	1	31	481
2019	556	11	23	171	1	1	60	823
2020	573	11	22	189	2	0	70	867
2021	605	10	21	202	3	0	71	912
2022	605	19	16	195	2	0	71	908
2023	610	21	16	199	2	0	79	927
2024	605	18	17	237	5	0	83	965

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	77	4.6	16.4	19.5
2011	112	10.3	10.8	30.4
2012	161	13.8	11.6	28
2013	183	15.6	11.6	26.8
2014	241	20.9	11.5	26.6
2015	343	28.0	12.2	24.2
2016	392	32.0	12.2	19.6
2017	452	37.1	12.1	21.9
2018	481	37.1	12.9	18.7
2019	823	57.6	14.2	21.6
2020	867	64.7	13.3	21.5
2021	912	71.4	12.7	25
2022	908	68.6	13.2	24.3
2023	927	75.0	12.3	27.1
2024	965	74.6	12.9	36.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	77	4.6	16.4	19.5
2011	112	10.3	10.8	30.4
2012	161	13.8	11.6	28
2013	183	15.6	11.6	26.8
2014	241	20.9	11.5	26.6
2015	343	28.0	12.2	24.2
2016	392	32.0	12.2	19.6
2017	452	37.1	12.1	21.9
2018	481	37.1	12.9	18.7
2019	823	57.6	14.2	21.6
2020	867	64.7	13.3	21.5
2021	912	71.4	12.7	25
2022	908	68.6	13.2	24.3
2023	927	75.0	12.3	27.1
2024	965	74.6	12.9	36.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,374
2020	$8,676
2021	$8,852
2022	$9,836
2023	$11,528

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 459^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 278^th of 933 Elementary schools	17.8%
Ranks 62^nd of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 109^th of 480 Middle schools	9.2%
Ranks 6^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 11^th of 349 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	44.9	59.6	14.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	40.2	35.5	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	34.7	63.5	28.8%
3rd Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	33.1	37.8	4.7%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	29.2	38.9	9.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	43.2	42.1	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	27.1	37	9.9%
4th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	27.7	29.6	1.9%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	31.9	46.7	14.8%
5th Grade Science (State Charter School Institute)	33.4	29.9	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	53.1	62.9	9.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	50.6	45.5	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	24.5	35.5	11%
5th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	32.8	29.5	3.3%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	66.7	56.8	9.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	45.4	42.8	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	29.3	37	7.7%
6th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	25.1	24.9	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	70.2	62.9	7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	47.7	41.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	51.2	47.8	3.4%
7th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	27.2	21.8	5.4%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	54.8	41	13.8%
8th Grade Science (State Charter School Institute)	28.5	31	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	73	53.3	19.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	47	41.8	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	60.3	43.3	17%
8th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	34.4	27	7.4%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	59.7	56.2	3.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	45.6	41.6	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Thomas MacLaren State Charter School)	39.5	43.4	3.9%
All Grades Math (State Charter School Institute)	29.9	28.5	1.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	823	927	12.6%
African American	11	21	90.9%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	23	16	30.4%
Hispanic	171	199	16.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	556	610	9.7%
Two or More Races	60	79	31.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.6%	27.1%	5.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Thomas MacLaren State Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1702 N Murray Blvd	Colorado Springs	80915	El Paso County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 313-4488	965	75	12.9	36.6%	605 (62.7%)	18 (1.9%)	237 (24.6%)	17 (1.8%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.6%)								(n/a)	96.0	68.0	94.0	62.0	93.0	69.0	39.3	62.9	45.1	52.9	64.6	65.0	55.2	48.2	54.8	33.3	28.6	48.1	68.3	45.5	39.4	59.0	62.8	$11,528
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	6113 Constitution Ave	Colorado Springs	80915	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 494-8940	437	18	24.2		297 (68.0%)	11 (2.5%)	80 (18.3%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.6%)								(n/a)	82.0	29.0	77.0	29.0	64.0	26.0				46.9		54.8	43.5				18.8		33.3	18.5		41.9	42.0	$11,897
Colorado Military Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	360 Command View	Colorado Springs	80915	El Paso County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(719) 576-9838	569	31	18.1	39.2%	200 (35.1%)	67 (11.8%)	225 (39.5%)	21 (3.7%)	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.6%)	43 (7.6%)								(n/a)	54.0		47.0	16.0	33.0		28.9	20.0	22.2	8.9	28.9	10.6	19.7	31.6	27.5	24.1		13.3		17.8	16.7	8.5	17.6	$8,798
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	33 N. Institute St.	Colorado Springs	80903	El Paso County	Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 578-2100	160	35	4.5	67.5%	68 (42.5%)	15 (9.4%)	61 (38.1%)	10 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)								(n/a)																								$00
Zebulon Pike	Public, Alternative	4-12	1427 West Rio Grande	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12	No	No	No	No	(719) 390-2766	25	6	4.1	12.0%	6 (24.0%)	9 (36.0%)	10 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																								$49,089
The Haven School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	930 Leta Dr	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 391-3080	238	15	15.8	55.9%	111 (46.6%)	15 (6.3%)	85 (35.7%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	22 (9.2%)								(n/a)													41.7							9.6				$5,914
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7094 Cottonwood Tree Drive	Colorado Springs	80927	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 570-0075	1,623	112	14.4	9.3%	895 (55.1%)	83 (5.1%)	391 (24.1%)	72 (4.4%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	172 (10.6%)								(n/a)	78.0	26.0	69.0	44.0	66.0	17.0	55.1	40.0	45.8	49.6	59.6	46.4	49.7	42.1	26.4	29.2	28.9	40.1	32.0	33.3	34.2	24.2	23.6	$9,408
Aspire Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	200 Loomis Ave	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 579-3254	121	9	13.4		26 (21.5%)	23 (19.0%)	59 (48.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	11 (9.1%)								(n/a)													50.0											$22,008
Spark Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-11	2015 Wickes Rd	Colorado Springs	80919	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 328-4300	205	26	7.8		85 (41.5%)	18 (8.8%)	70 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	27 (13.2%)								(n/a)												34.8	37.9							12.5				$20,543
Liberty Tree Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8579 Eastonville Road	Falcon	80831	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 338-6470	592	41	14.4	23.3%	434 (73.3%)	14 (2.4%)	99 (16.7%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.9%)								(n/a)	93.0		78.0	50.0	63.0	34.0	45.3	53.2	42.6	59.6	58.1	44.0	50.5	26.4	29.8	12.8	21.1	27.9	26.0	23.9	40.4	30.0	25.7	$8,006

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