Is Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy a good school?

Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Colorado middle schools.

How many students attend Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 452 students attended Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?

Students at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy are 60% Hispanic, 20% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy attend?

Students who attend Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy usually go on to attend Mitchell High School

Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

Summary:

Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is a public middle school serving 479 students in grades 6-8 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.

Despite its aerospace-focused curriculum, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy consistently underperforms academically compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.6% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 10.6% were proficient or better in Math, far below the district and state averages. The school has a very low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom 25% of Colorado middle schools, and its performance is particularly weak for Hispanic students and students of low socioeconomic status. With a high poverty rate, ranging from 75.87% to 79.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years, the school faces significant challenges in serving its diverse student population.

Compared to nearby traditional public schools like North Middle School, Mann Middle School, and Galileo School of Math and Science, as well as nearby charter schools like The Vanguard School (Middle) and James Irwin Charter Middle School, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy significantly underperforms on academic measures, suggesting that the school faces unique challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4220 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80916-6728

(719) 328-6900

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
441^st of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,383

Students who attend Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy usually attend:

High:

Mitchell High School

Feeder schools for Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy:

Elementary:	Henry Elementary School
	McAuliffe Elementary
	Monroe Elementary School
	Roosevelt Charter Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.7%

White:

20.4%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy ranks worse than 90.9% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 8^th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.59. (See more...)

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: Hispanic (59.7%), White (20.4%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is 13.9, which is the 3^rd best among 9 middle schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11. (See more...)

Compare Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy employs 32.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is $17,383. 4 middle schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy 441^st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Colorado Springs School District No. 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs School District No. 11 66^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	8.36	382^nd	409	6.6%
2011	8.26	395^th	422	6.4%
2012	6.02	404^th	425	4.9%
2013	8.56	424^th	454	6.6%
2014	11.77	420^th	461	8.9%
2015	16.35	383^rd	436	12.2%
2016	15.79	351^st	400	12.3%
2017	12.12	390^th	424	8.0%
2018	7.11	406^th	418	2.9%
2019	13.80	395^th	458	13.8%
2021	10.12	355^th	369	3.8%
2022	8.84	426^th	448	4.9%
2023	11.29	441^st	480	8.1%
2024	11.59	441^st	485	9.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	12.04	214^th	222	3.6%
2019	24.58	195^th	240	18.8%
2022	18.60	182^nd	197	7.6%
2023	19.01	216^th	241	10.4%
2024	17.13	223^rd	244	8.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	6.41	306^th	315	2.9%
2019	15.12	301^st	352	14.5%
2021	7.50	253^rd	254	0.4%
2022	6.95	313^th	326	4.0%
2023	8.05	349^th	363	3.9%
2024	8.12	338^th	350	3.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	5.55	317^th	317	0.0%
2019	11.63	315^th	343	8.2%
2021	9.30	245^th	249	1.6%
2022	8.51	314^th	328	4.3%
2023	11.01	333^rd	356	6.5%
2024	10.85	333^rd	357	6.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	11.25	160^th	165	3.0%
2019	25.54	172^nd	220	21.8%
2021	11.99	83^rd	83	0.0%
2022	12.88	162^nd	169	4.1%
2023	13.90	181^st	198	8.6%
2024	16.98	177^th	199	11.1%

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Rank History for White students at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	3.46	197^th	199	1.0%
2019	11.85	260^th	283	8.1%
2022	2.52	265^th	265	0.0%
2024	10.44	254^th	273	7.0%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	154	78	7	298	6	n/a	n/a	543
2011	132	64	8	304	13	1	36	558
2012	133	81	4	266	9	0	20	513
2013	110	62	9	270	7	7	26	491
2014	130	78	9	259	14	6	16	512
2015	107	70	10	256	12	2	29	486
2016	111	54	9	261	8	1	32	476
2017	102	58	8	269	7	0	30	474
2018	142	57	6	288	7	0	23	523
2019	145	76	6	332	5	4	31	599
2020	161	68	11	299	5	1	33	578
2021	125	60	13	296	3	3	39	539
2022	126	39	10	289	2	4	48	518
2023	104	36	5	291	3	3	37	479
2024	92	34	9	270	3	2	42	452

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	543	26.4	20.5	86.4
2011	558	43.5	12.8	85.7
2012	513	41.8	12.2	85.4
2013	491	33.6	14.6	86.2
2014	512	33.6	15.2	87.3
2015	486	35.0	13.8	86.8
2016	476	33.0	14.4	90.8
2017	474	35.2	13.4	93.7
2018	523	33.2	15.7	88
2019	599	41.0	14.5	83.6
2020	578	41.0	14.0	80.4
2021	539	38.0	14.1	79.2
2022	518	34.0	15.2	75.9
2023	479	30.0	15.9	79.5
2024	452	32.4	13.9	83

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 Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	543	26.4	20.5	86.4
2011	558	43.5	12.8	85.7
2012	513	41.8	12.2	85.4
2013	491	33.6	14.6	86.2
2014	512	33.6	15.2	87.3
2015	486	35.0	13.8	86.8
2016	476	33.0	14.4	90.8
2017	474	35.2	13.4	93.7
2018	523	33.2	15.7	88
2019	599	41.0	14.5	83.6
2020	578	41.0	14.0	80.4
2021	539	38.0	14.1	79.2
2022	518	34.0	15.2	75.9
2023	479	30.0	15.9	79.5
2024	452	32.4	13.9	83

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 Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,941
2020	$12,938
2021	$14,107
2022	$15,931
2023	$17,383

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 395^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 441^st of 480 Middle schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy)	19.2	19.1	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	36.4	34.6	1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy)	10.1	9.3	0.8%
6th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	20.1	22.2	2.1%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy)	25.3	16.1	9.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	44.8	37.1	7.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy)	11	11.6	0.6%
7th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	23.1	18.7	4.4%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy)	13.3	10.6	2.7%
8th Grade Science (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	23.1	26.5	3.4%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy)	34.6	15.2	19.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	39.4	35.9	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy)	15.5	7.2	8.3%
8th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	25.1	24.4	0.7%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy)	25.6	16.9	8.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	39.5	35.8	3.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy)	12	9.3	2.7%
All Grades Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	29	27.1	1.9%
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	599	479	20%
African American	76	36	52.6%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	332	291	12.3%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	145	104	28.3%
Two or More Races	31	37	19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.6%	79.5%	4.1%

Schools Near Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

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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 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
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy	Public	6-8	4220 East Pikes Peak Ave	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-6900	452	32	13.9	83.0%	92 (20.4%)	34 (7.5%)	270 (59.7%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (9.3%)	11.6	441^st of 485 public middle schools	9.1%		11.3	441^st of 480 public middle schools	8.1%		15.0	19.7	17.8	17.6		10.9	8.3	13.0	10.6		14.3	$17,383
Atlas Preparatory Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	1602 South Murray Blvd	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(719) 358-7196	458	28	16.1	91.5%	27 (5.9%)	25 (5.5%)	391 (85.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	28.7	319^th of 485 public middle schools	34.2%		23.1	352^nd of 480 public middle schools	26.7%	33		33.3	38.3	27.8	8.8	14.9	17.5	26.2	18.2	22.8	23.1	$27,815
Panorama Middle School	Public	6-8	2145 South Chelton	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-3220	330	22	15.0	89.7%	56 (17.0%)	45 (13.6%)	198 (60.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.6%)	14	415^th of 485 public middle schools	14.4%		11.7	433^rd of 480 public middle schools	9.8%	18	22.5	23.1	24.5	23.4		8.6			6.9		12.6	$16,996
Galileo School of Math and Science	Public, Magnet	6-8	1600 North Union Blvd	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	Yes	No	Yes	(719) 328-2200	308	21	14.6	89.0%	89 (28.9%)	35 (11.4%)	151 (49.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (9.4%)	9.3	456^th of 485 public middle schools	6.0%		11	444^th of 480 public middle schools	7.5%	12	23.3	12.9	12.5	16.1		10.2	4.6	5.9	6.9		10.2	$18,221
James Irwin Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	5525 Astrozon Blvd	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 591-2122	419	31	13.6	57.0%	134 (32.0%)	34 (8.1%)	197 (47.0%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	41 (9.8%)	59.7	159^th of 485 public middle schools	67.2%		66.7	133^rd of 480 public middle schools	72.3%	26	36.8	47.8	48.9	44.7		24.2	44.1	53.4	41.0		44.4	$7,707
Horizon Middle School	Public	6-8	1750 Piros Drive	Colorado Springs	80915	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 495-5210	780	49	16.0	50.8%	335 (42.9%)	65 (8.3%)	260 (33.3%)	20 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	94 (12.1%)	38.9	259^th of 485 public middle schools	46.6%		43.2	242^nd of 480 public middle schools	49.6%	17	40.0	53.9	40.1	44.2		16.1	32.7	24.8	24.1		18.7	$14,300
Sabin Middle School	Public	6-8	3605 North Carefree Circle	Colorado Springs	80917	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-7000	568	43	13.3	72.4%	255 (44.9%)	37 (6.5%)	225 (39.6%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (7.4%)	29.3	314^th of 485 public middle schools	35.3%		24.5	343^rd of 480 public middle schools	28.5%	29	30.5	32.1	36.7	32.9		24.9	21.5	20.2	22.4		23.0	$17,966
North Middle School	Public	6-8	612 East Yampa Street	Colorado Springs	80903	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-2400	594	41	14.5	65.8%	282 (47.5%)	57 (9.6%)	194 (32.7%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (8.6%)	55.6	182^nd of 485 public middle schools	62.5%		52.7	197^th of 480 public middle schools	59.0%	15	47.7	58.9	46.1	51.0		30.3	33.9	33.8	32.5		34.9	$16,987
Mann Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 East Van Buren Street	Colorado Springs	80907	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-2300	335	24	14.0	74.6%	149 (44.5%)	22 (6.6%)	127 (37.9%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.4%)	15.3	406^th of 485 public middle schools	16.3%		12.6	423^rd of 480 public middle schools	11.9%	17	14.5	19.5	28.4	20.8		8.4	13.8	13.5	12.1		20.5	$16,659
Orton Academy	Public	2-8	3115 Larkspur Dr	Colorado Springs	80907	El Paso County	Education Reenvisioned BOCES	No	No	No	No	(719) 313-9903	115	7	16.1		68 (59.1%)	7 (6.1%)	28 (24.3%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	10 (8.7%)								(n/a)												$15,442

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