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Banning Lewis Ranch Academy

Charter | K-8 | 712 students

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2010:
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Eric, February 12, 2009

BLRA 2008 Fall Parent Survey Results Total Score 9.11 Overall child s experience 9.12 Principal / CAO - Satisfaction 9.21 Teacher - Satisfaction 9.38 Overall discipline practices 9.24 Overall communication for student progress 8.89 Likelihood to recommend school to others 8.84 Ratings are based on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means Strongly Disagree , and 10 means Strongly Agree.

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Posted March 12, 2008

I have a daughter who is in her second year at BLRA & her sibling will be joining her next year, as we are very excited! For the school opening just last year, you couldn't tell! I too was previously a cargiver at a couple of elementary schools around town & was very picky when 'shopping around' for a school as my 'baby' was entering Kindergarten. I just have to say, you always have to worry with a 'starter school' but BLRA has never let us down. They take your feedback/ideas seriously, have a great parent-participation/PTO, curriculum, & an excellent staff who genuinely care about your children. My daughter is excelling in each class so we are very proud. She loves to go to school each & every day, (with a smile on her face) & that is what is really important! Keep up the awesome work, BLRA! :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2007

The office staff are VERY unprofessional and rude. The school doesn't offer a good education. My child ended behind in classes. I wish I would have kept my child in regular public school. I do not recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2007

This school is going into it's second year. This school is very well for children who need an extra push. They recognize the need of each individual child. If they are behind they will offer free tutoring after school. If they are excelling they will meet the needs of that child. My kids are learning so much. Thank you BLRA Staff! I look forward to the future of this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2007

BLRA is a first year school who has had a great start. The teachers had to take an entire student body, identify and assess their needs, and then teach accordingly. I was impressed with their love for the students and doing what it took to help them learn. The music program is still growing, as well as the sports program. I think it is worth the wait and will stick with the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2007

For a first year school, I am very impressed. My child has been challenged and loves it. I like the fact that the teachers are young and not burned out. They have an excitement for what they are teaching. I give the admin. and teachers a high 5. Next year there will be a lot more opportunities for the students regarding sports and extracurricular activities. I am very happy we made the move from a public school to a charter school. The children can focus on their education instead of who is wearing what. They really care about our children's education. This school will only get better with each year. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our children.
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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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%
Reading

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%
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 Students91%
Female89%
Male92%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable92%

Reading

All Students92%
Female91%
Male92%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable93%

Writing

All Students68%
Female76%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
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 Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable85%

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%

Writing

All Students60%
Female66%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable60%
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 Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable86%

Reading

All Students86%
Female94%
Male79%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable86%

Science

All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%

Writing

All Students77%
Female89%
Male67%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
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 Students72%
Female71%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
White (not Hispanic)74%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male81%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
White (not Hispanic)82%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable84%

Writing

All Students57%
Female71%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White (not Hispanic)57%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
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 Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%

Reading

All Students79%
Female90%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%

Writing

All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
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 Students63%
Female49%
Male76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%

Reading

All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%

Science

All Students76%
Female73%
Male78%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%

Writing

All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
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
White 78% 61%
Hispanic 11% 28%
Black 6% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

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Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • District 49 School of Distinction (2007)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Other health impairments
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Eric Dinnel
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Other health impairments
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Ski/Snowboard
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Ski/Snowboard
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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