Sky Ranch Academy

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Sky Ranch Academy ranks 663 rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Sky Ranch Academy is a public charter elementary school serving approximately 500 students in grades K-7 in Aurora, Colorado, which is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28. The school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, particularly in science and math.

Sky Ranch Academy's overall performance on the CMAS assessments is concerning, with only 34.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 18.8% proficient or better in math across all grades. The school's science proficiency rate is even lower, at just 9.5% of 5th-grade students. Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Side Creek Elementary, Aurora Frontier K-8, and Clyde Miller K-8, Sky Ranch Academy's performance is significantly lower across all subjects and grade levels.

However, Sky Ranch Academy does outperform some schools in the School District No. 1, such as Green Valley Elementary and Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School, which have even lower proficiency rates. The school with the highest performance, Murphy Creek K-8 School, is located only 4 miles away, suggesting that geographic proximity does not necessarily translate to similar academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-7

849 N Carrie Street
Aurora, CO 80018

(303) 644-3234

District: Bennett School District No. 29J

SchoolDigger Rank:
663^rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

White:

32.9%

Hispanic:

30.7%

African American:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sky Ranch Academy ranks worse than 70.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.92. (See more...)

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 Sky Ranch Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bennett School District No. 29J. Student population at Sky Ranch Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32.9%), Hispanic (30.7%), African American (20%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sky Ranch Academy is 16.4. 2 elementary schools in the Bennett School District No. 29J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sky Ranch Academy employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sky Ranch Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sky Ranch Academy 663^rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Sky Ranch Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Bennett School District No. 29J:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett School District No. 29J 101^st of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sky Ranch Academy

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Rank History for all students at Sky Ranch Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.92	663^rd	943	29.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Sky Ranch Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.38	455^th	684	33.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Sky Ranch Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.83	484^th	683	29.1%

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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

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Enrollment information for Sky Ranch Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	120	73	13	112	0	1	46	0	365

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sky Ranch Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	365	22.2	16.4	30.1

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 Sky Ranch Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	365	22.2	16.4	30.1

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.

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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 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	Total
Sky Ranch Academy	Public, Charter	K-7	849 N Carrie Street	Aurora	80018	Arapahoe County	Bennett School District No. 29J	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(303) 644-3234	365	22	16.4	30.1%	120 (32.9%)	73 (20.0%)	112 (30.7%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	46 (12.6%)	25.9	663^rd of 943 public elementary schools	29.7%					(n/a)	34.2	42.5	24.4	44.8	26.9		34.5	27.0	21.4	16.7				18.8	9.5
Harmony Ridge P-8	Public	PK, KG-8	52 North Robertsdale Street	Aurora	80018	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 326-1013	769	45	17.0	62.5%	120 (15.6%)	122 (15.9%)	415 (54.0%)	29 (3.8%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	75 (9.8%)	25.9	664^th of 943 public elementary schools	29.6%		14.6	819^th of 933 public elementary schools	12.2%	155	34.6	34.6	32.8	38.1	29.3	39.0	34.7	25.6	13.9	20.9	20.6	14.8	23.3	19.9	22.4	16.7	$16,956
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory	Public	PK, KG-8	24551 East 1st Avenue	Aurora	80018	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 364-3757	937	52	18.0	55.8%	246 (26.3%)	138 (14.7%)	409 (43.6%)	55 (5.9%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	82 (8.8%)	28.5	630^th of 943 public elementary schools	33.2%		22.4	705^th of 933 public elementary schools	24.4%	75	26.9	25.9	37.0	36.2	38.5	39.6	34.0	29.2	24.3	25.5	24.5	22.7	31.1	26.2	30.4	18.4	$15,333
Murphy Creek K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1400 S Old Tom Morris Road	Aurora	80018	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 366-0579	784	45	17.2	55.5%	237 (30.2%)	195 (24.9%)	228 (29.1%)	43 (5.5%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	75 (9.6%)	62.8	337^th of 943 public elementary schools	64.3%		56.8	370^th of 933 public elementary schools	60.3%	33	50.0	45.2	43.1	61.9	69.0	65.4	54.2	51.2	48.2	28.0	63.5	48.3	57.4	48.7	42.7	38.5	$16,654
Aurora Highlands K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	24405 E 42nd Ave	Aurora	80019	Adams County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(303) 326-3125	307	24	12.7	65.5%	46 (15.0%)	95 (30.9%)	114 (37.1%)	15 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.7%)	18.4	764^th of 943 public elementary schools	19.0%					(n/a)	21.2	25.9	29.0	26.7	42.3	43.8	31.3	25.0	22.2	16.1			28.1	19.7	19.4	22.6
Clyde Miller K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1701 Espana St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 364-7918	424	28	15.4	88.9%	37 (8.7%)	38 (9.0%)	298 (70.3%)	19 (4.5%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.4%)	17.4	777^th of 943 public elementary schools	17.6%		14.9	811^th of 933 public elementary schools	13.1%	34	31.9	14.3	12.0	28.9	33.3	39.5	26.1	26.5			15.2	16.1	23.1	15.1		28.2	$18,662
Green Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Jericho St	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-6710	719	44	16.4	82.2%	52 (7.2%)	165 (22.9%)	401 (55.8%)	70 (9.7%)	5 (0.7%)	9 (1.3%)	17 (2.4%)	15.7	796^th of 943 public elementary schools	15.6%		16.3	785^th of 933 public elementary schools	15.9%	11	24.3	21.7	25.0				23.7	26.6	7.4	21.2				17.9	17.9		$17,112
Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	21601 East 51st Place	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2840	912	47	19.5	82.2%	38 (4.2%)	251 (27.5%)	440 (48.2%)	101 (11.1%)	6 (0.7%)	38 (4.2%)	38 (4.2%)	10.3	876^th of 943 public elementary schools	7.1%		14.2	826^th of 933 public elementary schools	11.5%	50	19.4	7.9	26.0	23.1	43.2	38.7	26.2	11.6	11.3	10.4	5.8	12.7	28.1	12.8	16.1	21.8	$16,379
Marrama Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19100 East 40th Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-5820	506	28	17.7	87.2%	28 (5.5%)	92 (18.2%)	279 (55.1%)	57 (11.3%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (4.9%)	23 (4.5%)	16.3	786^th of 943 public elementary schools	16.6%		15.2	809^th of 933 public elementary schools	13.3%	23	21.8	11.4	25.8				19.3	23.3	8.6	25.4				18.8	29.0		$17,825
Side Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19191 East Iliff Pl	Aurora	80013	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 755-1785	508	27	18.8	70.7%	104 (20.5%)	82 (16.1%)	207 (40.7%)	37 (7.3%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	71 (14.0%)	12.5	843^rd of 943 public elementary schools	10.6%		11.6	866^th of 933 public elementary schools	7.2%	23	18.1	27.1	20.3				21.7	18.2	18.3	11.0				15.7	9.8		$16,455

Frequently Asked Questions about Sky Ranch Academy

What is the racial makeup of Sky Ranch Academy?

Students at Sky Ranch Academy are 33% White, 31% Hispanic, 20% African American, 13% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Sky Ranch Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended Sky Ranch Academy.

Is Sky Ranch Academy a good school?

Sky Ranch Academy ranks 663^rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Sky Ranch Academy in?

Bennett School District No. 29J

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