Best High Schools in East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

High schools
8
Students
4,810
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in East Colorado Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Odyssey Early College And Career Options

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students

2. Coronado High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students

3. Achieve Online

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 354 Students

4. Palmer High School

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1384 Students

5. Community Prep Charter School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students

6. Mitchell High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students

7. The Bijou School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students

8. Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 252 Students

Best Middle Schools in East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

Middle schools
5
Students
2,340
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in East Colorado Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Holmes Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students

2. North Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 590 Students

3. Mann Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students

4. Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students

5. Galileo School Of Math And Science

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students

Best Elementary Schools in East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

Elementary schools
18
Students
5,082
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in East Colorado Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Steele Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students

2. Stratton Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

3. Bristol Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students

4. Taylor Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 160 Students

5. Queen Palmer Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students

6. Audubon Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students

7. Grant Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students

8. Columbia Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

9. Coperni 3

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 298 Students

10. Jackson Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO has a total population of 49,749 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

12,625

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

59.13 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

7.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

51.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,516 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

How many schools are in East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO?

East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO has 34 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 12,625 students in total.

How do schools in East Colorado Springs perform on state tests?

On average, 34 schools in East Colorado Springs score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in East Colorado Springs don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Colorado Springs?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 19%
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  • Projected: 26%
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  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Central Colorado City, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations