Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

Summary:

Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S is a public charter middle school in Commerce City, Colorado that serves 165 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 45 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Victory Preparatory Academy stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (over 90%) and its strong performance in English Language Arts, where proficiency rates exceed the district and state averages. However, the school struggles in Math and Science, with proficiency rates that lag behind neighboring charter and public middle schools like DSST: Montview Middle School and Aurora Science & Technical Middle School. The school also serves a high-need population, with over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Victory Preparatory Academy has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, it has some bright spots, including strong performance by female students and Hispanic students. However, the school faces challenges in addressing equity concerns and improving its math and science instruction to better serve its predominantly low-income, minority student population. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, Victory Preparatory Academy has an opportunity to provide a high-quality education that meets the unique needs of its community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022

(303) 288-6111

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
241^st of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,878

Student/teacher ratio: 31.5

Number of students: 170

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.9%

White:

5.9%

American Indian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S ranks better than 50.3% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.55. (See more...)

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

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.9%), White (5.9%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S is 31.5, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the State Charter School Institute District! (See more...)

Compare Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S employs 5.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S is $13,878. 1 middle schools in the State Charter School Institute District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S:

SchoolDigger ranks Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S 241^st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S in the ranking list.)

Middle 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 Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

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Rank History for all students at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2015	65.70	111^th	436	74.5%
2016	73.48	72^nd	400	82.0%
2017	76.99	70^th	424	83.5%
2018	70.26	96^th	418	77.0%
2019	56.15	176^th	458	61.6%
2022	42.82	239^th	448	46.7%
2023	39.74	257^th	480	46.5%
2024	41.55	241^st	485	50.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	69.29	73^rd	315	76.8%
2019	57.32	136^th	352	61.4%
2022	55.98	130^th	326	60.1%
2023	56.64	137^th	363	62.3%
2024	40.96	182^nd	350	48.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	61.60	93^rd	317	70.7%
2019	45.82	172^nd	343	49.9%
2022	35.03	200^th	328	39.0%
2023	45.39	169^th	356	52.5%
2024	32.82	223^rd	357	37.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.27	23^rd	220	89.5%

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

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, October 1, 2017

School cares only about test scores not the kids they have test day every Friday and have learning packets over all breaks and holidays. Children are always worried about their success and there is no time for socialization. There are no activities for the children outside of recess and there are alot of bullying issues. The Principal only concerned about one thing and that is his test scores and how much money he makes. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	15	0	0	180	0	1	196
2015	18	0	0	213	2	0	233
2016	21	3	0	230	0	0	254
2017	8	1	0	201	0	1	211
2018	10	2	1	224	0	1	238
2019	12	2	2	195	0	1	212
2020	10	3	0	188	0	3	204
2021	10	3	0	184	0	1	198
2022	11	2	0	161	1	1	176
2023	11	3	0	149	1	1	165
2024	10	0	0	158	1	1	170

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 Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	196	8.8	22.2	87.8
2015	233	11.0	21.1	90.6
2016	254	11.0	23.0	84.3
2017	211	10.7	19.6	85.3
2018	238	8.3	28.5	83.2
2019	212	9.6	21.8	87.3
2020	204	9.0	22.5	81.4
2021	198	10.0	19.6	83.8
2022	176	8.0	21.9	77.3
2023	165	5.5	29.6	83.6
2024	170	5.3	31.5	87.6

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 Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	196	8.8	22.2	87.8
2015	233	11.0	21.1	90.6
2016	254	11.0	23.0	84.3
2017	211	10.7	19.6	85.3
2018	238	8.3	28.5	83.2
2019	212	9.6	21.8	87.3
2020	204	9.0	22.5	81.4
2021	198	10.0	19.6	83.8
2022	176	8.0	21.9	77.3
2023	165	5.5	29.6	83.6
2024	170	5.3	31.5	87.6

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 Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,651
2020	$9,816
2021	$10,851
2022	$7,993
2023	$13,878

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 176^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 257^th of 480 Middle schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S)	58	58.5	0.5%
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 (Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S)	25.9	15.4	10.5%
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 (Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S)	67.2	52.9	14.3%
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 (Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S)	26.2	7.8	18.4%
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 (Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S)	20	10.3	9.7%
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 (Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S)	66.7	42.5	24.2%
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 (Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S)	36.7	25	11.7%
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 (Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S)	63.4	52.6	10.8%
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 (Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S)	29.2	15.4	13.8%
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	212	165	22.2%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	195	149	23.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	11	8.3%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.3%	83.6%	3.6%

Schools Near Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S	Public, Charter	6-8	5701 Quebec Street	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 288-6111	170	5	31.5	87.6%	10 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	158 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	41.6	241^st of 485 public middle schools	50.3%		39.7	257^th of 480 public middle schools	46.5%	16	51.0	46.2	46.8	47.8	24.5	21.5	25.5	23.6	19.6	$13,878
Kearney Middle School	Public	6-8	6160 Kearney Street	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 287-0261	634	37	17.1	86.8%	42 (6.6%)	15 (2.4%)	566 (89.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)	5.9	476^th of 485 public middle schools	1.9%		7.7	471^st of 480 public middle schools	1.9%	5	6.7	9.3	14.7	10.4			5.0	4.5	5.6	$17,239
DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	8499 East Stoll Place	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 802-4120	463	31	14.8	70.8%	39 (8.4%)	89 (19.2%)	293 (63.3%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.2%)	22.7	356^th of 485 public middle schools	26.6%		27.1	330^th of 480 public middle schools	31.3%	26	35.5	31.7	27.6	31.9	19.4	13.7	16.5	16.5	14.4	$18,930
Denver Green School Northfield	Public	6-8	5677 N Galena St	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8200	540	30	17.7	20.6%	352 (65.2%)	41 (7.6%)	85 (15.7%)	13 (2.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.0%)	96	15^th of 485 public middle schools	96.9%		93.5	26^th of 480 public middle schools	94.6%	11	72.6	82.7	83.6	79.6	63.1	70.4	74.2	69.1	67.3	$15,275
DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	10825 E 47th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6305	452	31	14.3		20 (4.4%)	88 (19.5%)	318 (70.4%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	16.2	399^th of 485 public middle schools	17.7%		23.5	347^th of 480 public middle schools	27.7%	52	15.4	23.9	26.0	21.6	14.6	16.0	19.8	16.6	10.3	$12,961
Adams City Middle School	Public	6-8	4451 East 72nd Avenue	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 289-5881	498	27	18.5	85.9%	59 (11.8%)	9 (1.8%)	421 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	4.8	482^nd of 485 public middle schools	0.6%		9.4	460^th of 480 public middle schools	4.2%	22	4.2	11.3	7.1	7.7			3.5	3.0	5.6	$19,090
McAuliffe International School	Public	6-8	2540 Holly St	Denver	80207	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-1540	1,371	73	18.8	26.5%	781 (57.0%)	176 (12.8%)	247 (18.0%)	33 (2.4%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	121 (8.8%)	94.2	20^th of 485 public middle schools	95.9%		95.2	17^th of 480 public middle schools	96.5%	3	73.1	73.3	75.9	74.0	67.4	66.1	74.7	69.0	57.7	$15,292
DSST: Montview Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2000 Valentia Street	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 320-5570	459	32	14.2	77.3%	53 (11.5%)	176 (38.3%)	179 (39.0%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.4%)	36.7	267^th of 485 public middle schools	44.9%		35.9	287^th of 480 public middle schools	40.2%	20	35.3	25.9	43.1	34.2	24.1	19.5	37.3	26.3	34.6	$20,417
Aurora Science & Technical Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	10455 East 25th Avenue	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 524-6397	454	30	15.3	87.7%	36 (7.9%)	50 (11.0%)	345 (76.0%)	8 (1.8%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.5%)	13.3	428^th of 485 public middle schools	11.8%		14.7	407^th of 480 public middle schools	15.2%	21	25.5	22.0	20.2	22.7	9.2	8.8	7.9	8.7	16.3	$21,849
DSST: Cole Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3240 Humboldt Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6354	268	20	13.6	91.4%	10 (3.7%)	46 (17.2%)	197 (73.5%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.9%)	5 (1.9%)	15.6	403^rd of 485 public middle schools	16.9%		17.8	383^rd of 480 public middle schools	20.2%	20	13.8	24.7	34.7	23.9	9.1	14.1	10.8	11.3	13.3	$21,806

Frequently Asked Questions about Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

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What is the racial makeup of Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S?

Students at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S are 93% Hispanic, 6% White.

Is Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S a good school?

Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S ranks 241^st of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S?

In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S.

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