KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

Summary:

KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy is a public charter middle school in Denver, Colorado, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 387. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student body (93.28%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (93.28% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.6 to 12.8 over the past three years, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy consistently underperforms compared to the School District No. 1 and the state of Colorado in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.7% of KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 40.7% for School District No. 1 and 44.1% for Colorado. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from being ranked 148 out of 400 Colorado middle schools in 2015-2016 to 445 out of 485 in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Morey Middle School, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy's academic performance is significantly lower. In the 2023-2024 school year, Morey Middle School had 82.5% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts and 72.2% in CMAS/Math, compared to only 20.7% and 8% at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy, respectively. This suggests that the school may be facing additional challenges in supporting its student population, which could be contributing to its lower academic outcomes.

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Public, Charter 5-8

 375 S Tejon Street
       Denver, CO  80223-1961


(303) 623-5772

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
445th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,894 Help


Students who attend KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy usually attend:

High:    West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.4%
African American:
2.5%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Compare Details KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy ranks worse than 91.8% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 25th among 30 ranked middle schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.89. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.4%), African American (2.5%), White (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy is 12, which is the 9th best among 30 middle schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy is $15,894. 16 middle schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy 445th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy in the ranking list.)

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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.99 192nd 336 42.9%
2005 48.14 189th 340 44.4%
2006 42.61 215th 346 37.9%
2007 42.69 228th 360 36.7%
2008 33.62 265th 362 26.8%
2009 23.00 310th 377 17.8%
2010 26.72 322nd 409 21.3%
2011 34.04 303rd 422 28.2%
2012 36.55 289th 425 32.0%
2013 41.44 283rd 454 37.7%
2014 45.64 250th 461 45.8%
2015 64.38 122nd 436 72.0%
2016 56.60 148th 400 63.0%
2017 39.49 234th 424 44.8%
2018 43.92 219th 418 47.6%
2019 35.85 280th 458 38.9%
2022 18.78 360th 448 19.6%
2023 14.00 413th 480 14.0%
2024 10.89 445th 485 8.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.50 1st 4 75.0%
2019 70.70 3rd 20 85.0%
2023 46.76 2nd 6 66.7%
2024 32.59 4th 4 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.62 98th 197 50.3%
2023 32.61 160th 241 33.6%
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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.25 186th 315 41.0%
2019 42.02 194th 352 44.9%
2022 28.30 223rd 326 31.6%
2023 11.52 325th 363 10.5%
2024 11.80 318th 350 9.1%
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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.33 169th 317 46.7%
2019 33.89 214th 343 37.6%
2022 15.01 284th 328 13.4%
2023 20.82 273rd 356 23.3%
2024 8.21 347th 357 2.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 6 7 1 44 1 n/a n/a 0 59
2003 6 7 1 44 1 n/a n/a 0 59
2004 10 13 1 121 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2005 18 24 1 187 3 n/a n/a 0 233
2006 21 21 1 246 4 n/a n/a 0 293
2007 13 21 1 285 3 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 13 15 3 311 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2009 6 7 4 341 2 n/a n/a 0 360
2010 4 3 6 356 2 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 0 1 4 359 3 0 2 0 369
2012 0 2 5 364 1 0 1 0 373
2013 2 2 4 365 2 0 0 0 375
2014 1 3 5 365 2 0 0 0 376
2015 2 0 4 373 0 1 0 0 380
2016 6 0 4 382 0 1 0 0 393
2017 6 3 4 386 0 1 0 0 400
2018 5 16 2 398 0 0 1 0 422
2019 0 6 2 413 0 0 1 0 422
2020 3 5 1 420 0 1 0 0 430
2021 7 5 2 409 0 1 1 0 425
2022 7 4 1 369 2 0 2 0 385
2023 7 10 2 361 4 0 3 0 387
2024 8 9 5 329 7 3 3 0 364

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 KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 59 4.1 14.4 88.1
2003 59 4.1 14.4 88.1
2004 146 7.9 18.5 89.7
2005 233 12.1 19.3 91
2006 293 21.6 13.6 92.2
2007 323 22.3 14.5 89.2
2008 344 27.4 12.6 91
2009 360 25.6 14.1 93.3
2010 371 30.4 12.1 91.4
2011 369 30.8 11.9 95.9
2012 373 34.9 10.6 97.9
2013 375 29.2 12.8 97.1
2014 376 25.2 14.8 98.9
2015 380 32.0 11.8 96.8
2016 393 38.0 10.3 97.5
2017 400 32.4 12.3 93.8
2018 422 32.9 12.7 94.1
2019 422 32.1 13.1 92.7
2020 430 35.3 12.1 89.3
2021 425 33.1 12.8 90.1
2022 385 36.1 10.6 89.1
2023 387 33.5 11.5 93.3
2024 364 30.2 12.0 93.7

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 KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 59 4.1 14.4 88.1
2003 59 4.1 14.4 88.1
2004 146 7.9 18.5 89.7
2005 233 12.1 19.3 91
2006 293 21.6 13.6 92.2
2007 323 22.3 14.5 89.2
2008 344 27.4 12.6 91
2009 360 25.6 14.1 93.3
2010 371 30.4 12.1 91.4
2011 369 30.8 11.9 95.9
2012 373 34.9 10.6 97.9
2013 375 29.2 12.8 97.1
2014 376 25.2 14.8 98.9
2015 380 32.0 11.8 96.8
2016 393 38.0 10.3 97.5
2017 400 32.4 12.3 93.8
2018 422 32.9 12.7 94.1
2019 422 32.1 13.1 92.7
2020 430 35.3 12.1 89.3
2021 425 33.1 12.8 90.1
2022 385 36.1 10.6 89.1
2023 387 33.5 11.5 93.3
2024 364 30.2 12.0 93.7

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 KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,114
2020 $11,126
2021 $10,365
2022 $14,320
2023 $15,894

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 280th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 413th of 480 Middle schools
 24.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)3713.2
 23.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.341.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)27.27.9
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.933.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)3113.6
 17.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4038.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)24.810
 14.8%
   6th Grade Math (School District No. 1)27.926.9
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)46.935
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)45.140.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)24.83.4
 21.4%
   7th Grade Math (School District No. 1)30.225.1
 5.1%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)6.19.5
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (School District No. 1)22.726
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)45.619.8
 25.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4640.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)38.612.1
 26.5%
   8th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.430.9
 3.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)40.422.1
 18.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy)298.3
 20.7%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422387
 8.3%
African American610
 66.7%
American Indian04
Asian22
Hispanic413361
 12.6%
Pacific Islander00
White07
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.7%93.3%
 0.6%


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Rank: 380th of 485
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Rank: 473rd of 485
Students: 200
School District No. 1
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Distance: 2.65mi
Rank: 11th of 485
Students: 481








Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

Students who attend KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy usually go on to attend West High School

KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Colorado middle schools.

Students at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy are 90% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% White, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 364 students attended KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy.


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