Merit Academy

Summary:

Merit Academy is a public charter school located in Woodland Park, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten to 10th grade with a student population of 266. The school is part of the Woodland Park School District No. Re-2, which is ranked 18th out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Merit Academy consistently outperforms the district and state in various academic assessments, with 64.1% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, 50% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in CMAS/Science, and 43.6% of students proficient or better in CMAS/Math, compared to lower percentages for the district and state. The school also performs well on PSAT and SAT assessments. However, Merit Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.35%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's lower student-teacher ratio of 11.1 suggests a more personalized learning environment, which may contribute to its academic success.

In comparison, Thomas MacLaren State Charter School also performs well academically, but has a more diverse student population. The Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind serves a unique population of students with specialized needs and has a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students, as well as a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Lake George Charter School and Zebulon Pike have lower academic performance compared to Merit Academy, the district, and the state, and also have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-10

 600 E Kelley's Lane
       Woodland Park, CO  80863


(720) 480-0939

District: Woodland Park School District No. Re-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,790 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Two or more races:
5.3%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Merit Academy ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details Merit Academy ranks better than 77.9% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merit Academy is $10,790.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merit Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Merit Academy 230th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Merit Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Merit Academy 107th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Merit Academy in the ranking list.)

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Woodland Park School District No. Re-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 18th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Merit Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Merit Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.49 230th 943 75.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Merit Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.37 188th 684 72.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Merit Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.82 245th 683 64.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Merit Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.75 358th 539 33.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Merit Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.40 107th 485 77.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Merit Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.64 163rd 273 40.3%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Merit Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 235 2 0 12 1 2 14 0 266

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 Merit Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 266 23.9 11.1 n/a

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 Merit Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 266 23.9 11.1 n/a

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Merit Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
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2023 $10,790

Data source: Colorado Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Merit Academy.

Students at Merit Academy are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Merit Academy ranks 230th of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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