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Aspen View Academy

Q: Is Aspen View Academy a good school?

Aspen View Academy ranks 361 st of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-8

361^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Aspen View Academy is a large PK-8 school in Castle Rock, Colorado, serving 1,018 students within the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. It is the largest school among its nearby comparison set, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.0:1 — the highest among ten comparable schools, where the average is roughly 15.7. The school serves a relatively advantaged population, with just 10.2% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch and a chronic absenteeism rate of 11.6%, well below the district (16.6%) and state (28.4%) averages.

Academically, Aspen View presents a "U-shaped" pattern: early elementary literacy is a significant concern, while middle-school performance is a clear strength. Only 37.9% of 3rd graders are proficient in ELA — the lowest among all nearby schools and below the state average of 40.8% — and 4th grade ELA proficiency (43.1%) trails the district by more than 22 points. Sixth grade math (31.3%) also falls below the state average. However, 7th grade ELA (76.8%) and math (57.9%), along with 8th grade math (66.2%), are well above district and state averages. Science is a standout: 5th grade science proficiency (60%) is the highest of all nearby schools, and 8th grade science (58.7%) has jumped from 21.5% just three years ago.

Parents comparing schools will want to note that Aspen View's overall state ranking has slipped from the 75th percentile (2023-2024) to the 62nd percentile (2025-2026). Nearby schools like Academy Charter School (87th percentile), Sage Canyon Elementary (82nd), and Soaring Hawk Elementary School (78th) consistently rank higher. Among the area's three PK-8 schools, Aspen View trails Academy Charter and World Compass Academy. With strong attendance, low poverty, and excellent science and middle-school outcomes, the school's biggest opportunities lie in early literacy intervention and 6th grade math support.

1,018

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,384

Per pupil spending ?

10.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Colorado receive free school meals.

94.6%

Kindergartners fully immunized against measles (MMR) (2025-26)

Exemptions: 2.7% (MMR)

2131 Low Meadow Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80109-8032

(720) 733-3436

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 75th percentile in 2024 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (52% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Colorado median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 75th-percentile peak (2024) to 62nd (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Douglas County School District No. Re 1's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg60%

Colorado avg40%

Elementary school

361^st of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Colorado Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

94^th of 476

Colorado public middle schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

51^st of 58Elementary Schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1

6^th of 114Douglas County School District No. Re 1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	361 of 946	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.2	348 of 950	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.9	233 of 943	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	66.2	283 of 933	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.4	305 of 921	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.0	215 of 710	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.8	360 of 965	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.4	346 of 917	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.4	349 of 929	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.7	438 of 914	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.9	328 of 938	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	330 of 695	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.0	306 of 694	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.8	220 of 684	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.1	241 of 642	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.2	239 of 595	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.7	138 of 351	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.2	240 of 758	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.2	411 of 690	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	53.8	306 of 697	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.6	284 of 700	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.1	221 of 683	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.5	281 of 649	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.3	261 of 594	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.5	175 of 352	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.8	261 of 764	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.6	217 of 693	68.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	30.0	412 of 547	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	32.9	391 of 551	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.7	289 of 539	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	327 of 525	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	302 of 454	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.3	185 of 288	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.8	406 of 596	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.4	232 of 337	31.2%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	94 of 476	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	75.5	99 of 469	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	65.4	138 of 485	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	57.4	159 of 480	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.7	144 of 448	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.2	86 of 369	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	69.2	116 of 458	74.7%	★★★★☆
2018	57.3	153 of 418	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.2	163 of 424	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.3	155 of 400	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	63.0	128 of 436	70.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	114 of 368	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.3	93 of 347	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	60.2	124 of 350	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.4	146 of 363	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.1	138 of 326	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.2	81 of 254	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.2	129 of 352	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.9	147 of 315	53.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	81.6	57 of 372	84.7%	★★★★☆
2025	70.2	86 of 352	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	60.0	115 of 357	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.3	151 of 356	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.4	111 of 328	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.6	64 of 249	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	58.2	106 of 317	66.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	60.1	97 of 278	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.3	115 of 275	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.7	160 of 273	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.6	190 of 286	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.6	172 of 265	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.0	95 of 203	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.5	121 of 283	57.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2026)56th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)53rd percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)25th percentile-37 vs school

Middle school

Male (2026)85th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)69th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)65th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Science59%+24 vs state

English Language Arts52%+7 vs state

Math50%+13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Zero student advocacy, violate if not outright ignore IEPs for students needing support, or those who are gifted and need to be challenged. Super political school, rude staff, high teacher turnover and for what it’s worth, after 5 years I could never figure out why the front office was so rude. This school had so much potential. It’s disappointing to see it being ran into the ground. Leadership overhaul badly needed.
Avoid Aspen View if you can, so many other schools in the area are much… and I mean much, better. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 13, 2021

The Principal has no leadership qualities and is terrible at communication. The teachers are good, but the turnover is high. The board isn't focused on anything, other than their personal agenda. Your children deserve better. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 25, 2017

The School has experienced a 60 turnover in instructors during the past two years. The middle school education has deteriorated greatly in the past two years to the point where a majority of students have chosen not to return. 3rd principal in last 4 years will soon start. Major turnaround is needed. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 10, 2017

We have been very happy with AVA. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 12, 2016

We love AVA! I can't say enough good things about this school. Our child is thriving here. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 26, 2016

I found that the teachers in the school are very good, genuinely care about students, and want the best for their students.

The administration receives poor marks, though. They fail to follow their own policies when it comes to discipline. They have a 5 step process for discipline, with communication to parents in all steps. My child came home with a suspension notice one day, with a letter stating that there have been repeated and ongoing issues. None of those repeated and ongoing issues were ever brought to my attention. As parents, we easily could have done our job to mold our child's behavior, but were not given that opportunity. When asked about the repeated and ongoing issues, the administration was unable to provide any information and instead stated the they did not have to provide any information due to a FERPA law. So we are left wondering what those issues were, or if they even happened. My child doesn't go to that school anymore because I don't feel like I can trust the administration. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	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	Vaccination: Kindergartners fully immunized against measles (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Aspen View Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2131 Low Meadow Blvd	Castle Rock	80109	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 733-3436	1,018	56	18.0	10.2%	830 (81.5%)	11 (1.1%)	114 (11.2%)	10 (1.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.7%)	59.5	361^st of 946 public elementary schools	61.8%		61.2	348^th of 950 public elementary schools	63.4%	13	37.9	43.1	46.0	49.0	76.8	62.1	51.6	51.5	54.9	45.0	31.3	57.9	66.2	50.4	60.0	58.7	94.6%	2.7%	$12,384
Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1551 Prairie Hawk Drive	Castle Rock	80104	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 660-4881	581	36	16.1	10.5%	440 (75.7%)	5 (0.9%)	71 (12.2%)	24 (4.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.5%)	85.6	126^th of 946 public elementary schools	86.7%		81.6	155^th of 950 public elementary schools	83.7%	29	72.9	82.0	54.1	66.0	87.5	88.6	74.6	76.3	79.7	55.0	62.3	66.1	77.3	69.2	46.0	84.1	81.1%	8.1%	$11,059
Clear Sky Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1470 Clear Sky Way	Castle Rock	80109	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-5900	627	39	16.2	24.1%	436 (69.5%)	9 (1.4%)	135 (21.5%)	11 (1.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.9%)	67.2	292^nd of 946 public elementary schools	69.1%		72.8	249^th of 950 public elementary schools	73.8%	43	43.7	44.7	60.2	65.8			53.2	49.4	43.5	42.4	71.8			50.9	50.6		95.3%	2.4%	$17,839
Meadow View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3700 Butterfield Crossing	Castle Rock	80109	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-5425	508	28	18.1	25.6%	375 (73.8%)	5 (1.0%)	80 (15.7%)	13 (2.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	67.9	283^rd of 946 public elementary schools	70.1%		63.6	329^th of 950 public elementary schools	65.4%	46	43.2	60.3	49.3	67.2			54.5	45.9	60.3	47.8	49.3			50.4	41.2		85.7%	14.3%	$18,091
Soaring Hawk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4665 Tanglevine Drive	Castle Rock	80109	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-5825	431	30	14.3	18.1%	328 (76.1%)	2 (0.5%)	70 (16.2%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	76	211^th of 946 public elementary schools	77.7%		74.2	233^rd of 950 public elementary schools	75.5%	22	66.7	67.3	75.6	54.2			65.8	57.8	35.7	64.4	46.9			50.3	44.4		97.2%	2.8%	$19,603
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School	Public, Magnet	K-6	3960 Trailboss Lane	Castle Rock	80104	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	Yes	No	No	(303) 387-8000	361	22	16.6	6.1%	297 (82.3%)	5 (1.4%)	29 (8.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	62.7	329^th of 946 public elementary schools	65.2%		68.4	284^th of 950 public elementary schools	70.1%	45	55.8	43.8	60.8	83.3			57.7	51.9	29.2	37.3	66.7			43.4	43.1		83.3%	12.5%	$17,982
Castle Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1103 Canyon Drive	Castle Rock	80104	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-5000	440	31	14.1	32.0%	268 (60.9%)	10 (2.3%)	114 (25.9%)	16 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.8%)	61.4	341^st of 946 public elementary schools	64.0%		47.7	464^th of 950 public elementary schools	51.2%	123	54.7	50.0	56.0	41.3			50.7	52.8	37.0	56.0	28.3			43.8	46.9		90.2%	9.8%	$19,941
South Ridge Elementary An IB World School	Public	K-5	1100 South Street	Castle Rock	80104	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 387-5075	371	28	13.1	53.1%	210 (56.6%)	10 (2.7%)	134 (36.1%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	41.1	506^th of 946 public elementary schools	46.5%		32.5	593^rd of 950 public elementary schools	37.6%	87	41.3	33.3	50.0				40.8	46.0	31.8	28.0				35.8	30.0		83.3%	9.3%	$21,450
World Compass Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2490 South Perry Street	Castle Rock	80104	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 814-5200	791	48	16.4	15.5%	503 (63.6%)	10 (1.3%)	182 (23.0%)	24 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.1%)	71.3	254^th of 946 public elementary schools	73.2%		71	264^th of 950 public elementary schools	72.2%	10	61.5	60.6	53.9	58.6	72.0	62.2	60.8	71.0	43.7	43.4	37.0	71.7	64.3	55.0	44.0	65.0	91.7%	8.3%	$13,663
Sage Canyon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2420 Autumn Sage Street	Castle Rock	80104	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 433-0110	552	33	16.5	9.8%	411 (74.5%)	9 (1.6%)	65 (11.8%)	13 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	50 (9.1%)	80.1	173^rd of 946 public elementary schools	81.7%		72.6	250^th of 950 public elementary schools	73.7%	77	48.0	73.9	63.2				62.3	65.8	75.3	49.4				64.0	47.4		97.8%	2.2%	$17,887

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspen View Academy

Is Aspen View Academy a good school?

Aspen View Academy ranks 361^st of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Aspen View Academy?

Students at Aspen View Academy are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Aspen View Academy in?

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

How many students attend Aspen View Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,018 students attended Aspen View Academy.

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