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Lotus School for Excellence

Charter | K-12 | 610 students

Math Science and Technology Education
 
 
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3 stars

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2013:
Based on 7 ratings
2012:
Based on 28 ratings
2011:
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2010:
Based on 14 ratings

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Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2013

this school is really hard to deal with at times. two years ago i was ok with the school but ive noticed how that school really is. as a girl it is hard to deal with more than how guys have to deal with it. most of the kids at the school are imature and racist. they are also very sexist. when it comes to bullying they say they will "stop" it. aha no -_-. i had a muslim friend and she was being bullied by two other girls. no one stepped up to stop it so i had to. but then my friend was sent to the "dean" and he said he didnt need the drama in his life and didnt do anything about it. for me the education is good because i am behind but i have trouble with the math classes. the teacher doesnt explain things very well and skips chapters and things were suppose to know so on the test there are some things we wont know. the school is getting more ghetto each year.


Posted April 23, 2013

This school is something else truly. Yes the food is completely fake. yes the building is very and i mean very beat up. and they keep us outside when it is 25 degrees and lower until 20 degrees the let us in and the teachers don't stand out with the kids. so if in any dangerous situation the kids basically have to defend themselves. they are very and i mean very last minute people. they let you know things right when they are upon the date. except for the school dances or talent show, etc. but they just really need to pull it together. Some teachers need to get organized. i know one teacher who bullies the kids in my class at times. but i'm sure he means good. But over all it is just ridiculous. the principle has no patience at all. And he needs to GET SOME PATIENCE. i'm only 14 and i have more patience than him. that is pretty sad on his part. this school needs some serious help. I can help. i'm am capable of it.but the principle just needs to sit don and listen to someone else right now. But the way he is now is not the father figure the kids need or leader the kids need right now. that is unless he matures to full masculinity. but i highly doubt it.


Posted April 19, 2013

Do NOT place your children/ teens in this school. Students are passing that should be failing. Grades are lifted one week before the semester ends. Students are not given correct information about college expectations. Students are not prepared for college properly. Many teachers DO NOT speak english well enough to teach it. There are no real consequences for students and zero accountability for students. Students are so easily passed that they believe they have skills they do not - which will not serve them in the real world. Not enough quality classes. Not any real sports for girls. Students will ALWAYS advance to the next grade - even when they fail or should fail. Grades are padded with "Participation Points" sometimes twice per week to bring below average students up. And failed tests have been "EXC" to make the grade look better - this is NOT all classes, but should NEVER happen. You would be thoroughly letting your child down by placing them at this school. And preparing them for substandard jobs. And you can't just walk in to see what is happening with your kid - against the school rules, so you may never know it its he teacher or your students that's at fault. BEWARE!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2013

I find it interesting that this school is typically rated a 5 star with the phrase, "I assure you your child will love this school" on multiple posts while the 1 stars are sincere concerns and varied troublesome remarks. It seems someone has just gone through and made more 5 star posts to increase scores. I hope anyone who reads all of these, sees this huge discrepancy as a warning to consider when choosing a school. I would not recommend this school to anyone.


Posted January 9, 2013

THIS SCHOOL SHOULDN'T EVEN GET ONE STAR. IF THE STUDENTS COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TURKISH TEACHERS THEY COME OFF AS RACIEST! we have only been going for a year let me tell you it was the frist and last year. the schools lunches are also very unhealthy. it seems like they don't really know what they are doing over there


Posted January 6, 2013

Love this school.....Teachers are very good, and generous. They have after school, and weekend club for help the students. My son is very happy in this school. I would recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 2, 2013

My kids attended this school for more than one year. It was a HUGE disappointment. There were a large number of Turkish "teachers" that had no business being in the classroom. They had no teaching ability whatsoever. As another parent said, the website is the best thing about this school. My kids were on the junior high - high school side of the school. Granted, my kids had one or two teachers who were decent, the rest were just there for a paycheck and could care less if the kids learned what they needed. And, I heard that the few decent teachers left. How sad that this is what our kids are expected to settle for. This school is a farce and I sincerely wonder who posted the positive reviews of Lotus. Another thing, they promote and steer the graduating seniors towards the armed forces. Is that all they think the Aurora students are capable of? I read in the one of the Lotus school newsletters that they were giving "points" to students to attend some sort of armed forces recruitment session. Also, if you report concerns about the staff, the administration allows their employees to retaliate in ignorant, discriminatory ways. That was my experience with this pathetic "school."
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2012

If you want your child to have as good education. I do not recommend this school. I have a Junior that was suppose to be a Rock star at Math and then when it counted on her CSAPS or a harder Math class she couldn't do any of it because there Math department didn't really grade anything. Then on the elementary side if you have any problems it will be do to a mental illness or at least that is what the elementary Dean likes to say to a parent because she doesn't want to deal with the parents. Also when your child lies its expectable and they think it's cute and OK to do. Not wanting to take care of the issues at hand they let bad behavior go and don't do much about it. Then their acedemics in the elementary side they are so busy moving the kids around to play they don't have much time for learning. Suppose to be a Science and Technology school yet last year they were so busy doing other things they only had time for Social Studies or Science not both at the same time because I guess these two subjects aren't that important that we can skip one or the other. I would not recomend this school and have taken my kids out so they get a real education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2012

I am a 9th grade student at Lotus School for Excellence, I first attended Lotus in 8th grade and I can say that this school is truly a great school. Our math teachers are willing to give you one on one help and by the time you leave the classroom you understand the lesson very well (I had a 6th grade math level but now due to the assistants of my math teachers I am at the 8th grade level now). The language arts teachers give tricky homework sometimes but your writing skills and vocabulary are improved drastically (my writing skills and vocabulary are nearly past college level, and my reading level is 12.9). All of the social studies teachers are very knowledgeable in what they teach, so understanding the lessons is not to hard (social studies is one of my favorite subjects, and I currently have a B+ in my crime and law class).


Posted October 19, 2012

My daughter attended the middle school at Lotus and now she is in high school. I am very pleased with the school overall. She is becoming a strong thinker and is doing increasingly well in all classes. I love the uniform dress standard as well as the school discipline standard. I also deeply appreciate the responsiveness of the teachers. It takes committed and involved parents working along with the school to really grow a school. The Lotus PTO has strong teacher/administration involvement. Although parent involvement in the PTO is good and must improve, the PTO at Lotus is truly wonderful! Together we are making a difference!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2012

I believe Lotus has helped me tremendously in many ways. The individual attention given at this school has helped me strive to become the student i want to be. It has instilled a set of morals that i believe will help me advance to sustain a well rounded mind in my later years. Overall....Lotus Rocks !!


Posted October 18, 2012

This is a very good school, i really recomend it. There are small classes so it will be easier to understand


Posted October 18, 2012

Some teachers have malos teaching strategies. School tiiene a/c and heater. Tambien, There are poquitas computers que work. I tuve que arreglar una computer, y soy brilliant.


Posted October 18, 2012

Lotus school for excellence is a very good school i've been here since sixth grade when opened and now im a senoir. In this school they have really prepared me for college and they have also tought be so many good things such as respect, and many parents don't like this school and say it's bad when actually their kids are the bad ones.


Posted October 18, 2012

I am a Senior going to this school and i have been coming here since this school opened in 2006-2007. Ive watched this school grow and go through it's ups and downs. I would only recommend this school if you or you're child are determined to put with it's rules and regulations. If you don't want to put up with the rules just stay at you're school. It has helped me with some problems but also caused some.


Posted October 18, 2012

This school is actually a great school for many reasons. The teachers here will sit down with the student or students and actually help them succeed when they need the additional help. There are many clubs to choose from, many which are competitive (for the college resume). Students will meet other students who are from other cultures and religions with no major group of a certain ethnicity. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a place to send their student to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2012

This school not only offers a quality education, but extra curricular activities that take the learning even further. The teachers and staff are motivated and fully engaged, to the advantage of the students. We absolutely love this school and the difference it has made in our child's education!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2012

I'm a 8th grader there too, I've been going there since 6th grade what's your name?


Posted August 13, 2012

I am a student in the 8th grade and I started last year for 7th. I absolutely love this school! The teachers are great, they have really helped me with turning in my school work on-time! I especially love the science teachers!!!!! The only complaint that I have is the hallways are a bit to small, but other than that I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted July 4, 2012

THIS SCHOOL IS A JOKE. THE SCHOOL WEBSITE BOASTS ITS EMPHASIS ON MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, BUT REALITY IS ITS NOTHING BETTER OUTSIDE OF OTHER SCHOOLS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SCHOOL OUTSIDE OF PUBLIC, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL. IT HAS A POOR ACADEMIC REPORT & MANY OF THE ADMINISTRATORS & TEACHERS ARE OUT OF TOUCH WITH NOT ONLY THE STUDENTS BUT THE HIGH LEVEL OF ACADEMICS REQUIRED NOWADAYS. THE SCHOOL IS VERY UNINVITING & HAS A QUICK TURNOVER BC THE GOOD TEACHERS LEAVE AFTER A YEAR ONCE THEY REALIZE HOW SCREWED UP THE SCHOOL & SYSTEM IS ALONG WITH NO REAL SUPPORT OR THE TRUE HEART OF EDUCATION - ALL ABOUT CHILDREN! IT SEEMS THE PRINCIPALS & DEANS ARE ALL ABOUT THE DATA & $$ WHICH IS A JOKE BC THE SCORES R LOW OVERALL BASED ON THE CO STANDARDS DO NOT FALL FOR THE SHOW THIS SCHOOL PUTS ON FOR YOU IN ORDER TO COME TO THEIR SCHOOL. THERE IS LITTLE SUPPORT FOR PARENTS & IT SEEMS LIKE AS SOON AS THERE IS A PROBLEM YOU ARE EITHER IGNORED OR REFFERED TO MENTAL HEALTH. MY CHILD CONSTANTLY CAME HOME UPSET THAT HER MATH TEACHER WOULD NOT HELP HER EVEN WE SHE ASKED. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT THINGS, I AWLAYS GOT A BS ANSWER THAT NEVER HELPED ANY SITUATION. BE AWARE OF THIS WEAK LEVEL SCHOOL!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%
Reading

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 48% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students54%
Female57%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White (not Hispanic)75%
Free lunch eligible51%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch68%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)52%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%

Reading

All Students52%
Female70%
Male39%
Black (not Hispanic)58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch58%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities52%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)44%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%

Writing

All Students32%
Female40%
Male27%
Black (not Hispanic)46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
White (not Hispanic)38%
Free lunch eligible28%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities32%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)26%
Language proficiency status - not applicable36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students44%
Female44%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible35%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)23%
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%

Reading

All Students39%
Female40%
Male38%
Black (not Hispanic)43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible28%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable60%

Writing

All Students21%
Female32%
Male16%
Black (not Hispanic)29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible13%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities22%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students46%
Female50%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)41%
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Free lunch eligible51%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch37%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities49%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)36%
Language proficiency status - not applicable45%

Reading

All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)50%
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch44%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable62%

Science

All Students22%
Female21%
Male24%
Black (not Hispanic)32%
Hispanic8%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)30%
Free lunch eligible22%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch22%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities24%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable28%

Writing

All Students35%
Female40%
Male29%
Black (not Hispanic)41%
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
Free lunch eligible34%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students39%
Female46%
Male29%
Black (not Hispanic)32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible34%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch41%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable38%

Reading

All Students63%
Female73%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible53%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%

Writing

All Students50%
Female62%
Male34%
Black (not Hispanic)48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities52%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)24%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female55%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible50%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Male74%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible63%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%

Writing

All Students62%
Female75%
Male52%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible63%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students31%
Female15%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)29%
Hispanic26%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch28%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities34%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable29%

Reading

All Students50%
Female49%
Male52%
Black (not Hispanic)47%
Hispanic42%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible47%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%

Science

All Students35%
Female27%
Male45%
Black (not Hispanic)28%
Hispanic26%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch40%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable36%

Writing

All Students35%
Female29%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)33%
Hispanic29%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible30%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students27%
Female15%
Male37%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
White (not Hispanic)35%
Free lunch eligible28%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch31%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities28%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable30%

Reading

All Students57%
Female62%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
White (not Hispanic)71%
Free lunch eligible47%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%

Writing

All Students35%
Female33%
Male37%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
White (not Hispanic)47%
Free lunch eligible28%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students13%
Female5%
Male18%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic11%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible6%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch20%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities14%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable18%

Reading

All Students56%
Female65%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic68%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible56%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch56%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%

Science

All Students35%
Female25%
Male43%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic32%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch44%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable36%

Writing

All Students31%
Female40%
Male25%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic32%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 40% 6%
White 32% 61%
Hispanic 24% 28%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school District Schools
home school
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Math specialist(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School psychologist
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Arabic languages
French
Russian
Spanish
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Governor's distinguishing growth Award (2010)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Computer programming
  • Engineering
Clubs
  • Math club
  • Robotics club
  • Science club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Media arts
  • Computer animation
  • Graphics
Clubs
  • Art club
  • Drama club

Language learning

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Foreign languages
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Arabic languages
  • French
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Clubs
  • Foreign language club: Spanish, French, Turkish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Honors track
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Clubs
  • Debate
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:30 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:30 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Dr Adnan Doyuran
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (303) 360-0071

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Advanced placement courses
  • College prep
  • Honors track
  • Individually guided instruction
  • STEM
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Engineering
  • Foreign languages
  • Global
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Computer programming
  • Engineering

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
  • School psychologist
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Arabic languages
  • French
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
  • competitive clubs
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Learning lab
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Colorado League of Charter Schools
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • None
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • Computer animation
  • Graphics

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Book/reading club
  • Boy scouts
  • Community service
  • Debate
  • Drama club
  • Foreign language club: Spanish, French, Turkish
  • Lego
  • MESA
  • Math club
  • Robotics
  • Robotics club
  • Science club
School leaders can update this information here.

Photos

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
More from this school
  • We are a STEM focus college prep K-12 school.
School leaders can update this information here.

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2 out of 10students were accepted for the 2013-2014 school year.


Students accepted for the 2013-2014 school year
100
Applications received for the 2013-2014 school year
500
Students typically come from these schools
District Schools
home school

Planning ahead

College preparation / awareness offered
College prep programs/courses during the year
College presentations or information sessions
Community college courses
SAT/ACT prep classes
Summer college prep programs
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Students' post-graduation plans in 2012
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11001a East Alameda Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
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Phone: (303) 360-0052

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