Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction

Summary:

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Grand Junction, Colorado, part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

While Ascent Classical Academy has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, its performance on CMAS assessments lags behind the state and nearby schools in the district. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 35.2% in English Language Arts (vs. 44.1% state average) and 22% in Math (vs. 34.2% state average). However, the school's 8th grade ELA proficiency rate of 57.1% was higher than the state and district averages. Nearby schools like Orchard Avenue Elementary School generally outperform Ascent Classical Academy on these assessments.

The data also suggests that Ascent Classical Academy has less racial diversity in its student population compared to the nearby schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. Additionally, the school's free and reduced lunch rate and student-teacher ratio are not provided, making it difficult to fully compare the school's performance and demographics to the surrounding area. Overall, Ascent Classical Academy appears to be underperforming compared to its peers, but more information is needed to fully understand the school's strengths and areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 545 31 Road
       Grand Junction, CO  81504


(720) 541-9809

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
646th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  285

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.7%
Hispanic:
17.9%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction ranks worse than 68.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 14th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction ranks better than 54.4% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.29. (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: White (74.7%), Hispanic (17.9%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is 14.8. 13 elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction employs 19.1 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction 221st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction in the ranking list.)

State Charter School Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter School Institute 45th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.40 646th 943 31.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.29 221st 485 54.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction

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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 213 1 0 51 3 0 17 0 285

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 Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 0 n/a n/a n/a
2024 285 19.1 14.8 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 Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 0 n/a n/a n/a
2024 285 19.1 14.8 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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Students at Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction are 75% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction ranks 646th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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