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Scholars To Leaders Academy

Charter | K-8 | 234 students

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Posted April 12, 2013

Poor test scores with reason. The teachers do not challenge their students to reach for the best. The few children who try to be leaders by example are bullied. Uniform polices are NOT enforced. My child went into this school with the expectation of structure and discipline - neither of which he found. No spelling homework. No science. No push for a gifted child to do more. Teachers have been known to take away another child's home lunch (consisting of chicken, fruit, carrots, and juice) in favor of the school provided lunch. Attitudes of the principal and staff are "If you do not like it, take your child to another school." My response is, "O.K. I will."
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2012

I have four children at this school and my kids have a variety of needs and abilities. They love their school and all the work they get to do outside of the school through the Expeditionary Learning program they have started in the last couple of years. My kids feel loved and are able to discuss some great issues with us and are learning how to get along with other children through the character development that is throughout the community. There are morning meetings every day with the Principal and my kid tells me she talks to the principal whenever she has a problem and that she can visit the school counselor anytime she needs to. Their staff is always accessible and very kind-hearted. Some of the teachers are inexperienced but you find that at all schools. As long as my kids love learning we will stay here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2012

This school is AMAZING and I'm thought to be quite a tough cookie when it comes to my approval on schools! We have two children with IEPs and another child who exceeds expectations when challenged. This school is such an enormous contrast from the ongoing battles we experienced at the other schools our children were enrolled in. They are an extremely well functioning school with very caring teachers and staff. SLA offers a close knit community who's teachers and school leadership welcome parental involvement and work as true team! Bullying is nearly non-existent due to small class sizes. SLA offers a personalized, circulating, hands on curriculum. They have gym and Spanish everyday, and they also do a level of whole person building. This school has a diverse population and they incorporate the exploration of different cultures in their daily teaching. The teachers and staff far exceed our expectations on a daily basis. I highly recommend this school for any parent of a child with a disability who is tired of fighting to obtain what their child needs and/or any parents who has a child that is not being challenged enough in school. Moving your children is well worth the adjustmen
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2011

Great staff, great support, nice small, tight-knit school. If things change as our kindergartner gets older, I'll amend the review. Always good communications and concerns addressed quickly. Our daughter loves the art & music programs too. Highly recommended.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2011

My son is currently a third grader at Scholars to Leaders Academy. This is his third year at the school and I couldn't be happier! All of the teachers and staff members show great interest in the students and are very willing and eager to communicate with the parents on a regular basis. The programs and courses are great too! I love the fact that Spanish is taught to all grade levels at the school because I know that this is going to look great on my son's resume when the time comes. The reading program is excellent and I love that art, music and physical education are learned along with your math, science, social studies, etc. The teachers and staff also work with the students on social responsibility, which in my opinion makes them a rare gem. This school is not only out to help the student but also the families and community. I would (and have) recommend Scholars to Leaders Academy to anyone and everyone!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2011

My kids went there last year and it was an awsome experience. They would have gone there again this year except we moved out of state. My sons teacher worked a lot with my son to get him caught up to grade level. All the staff helped so much. My daughters teacher worked with her. My daughter is a quick learner and one of the top in her class. And their after school program helped out so much and my kids really enjoyed it. If I could have brought the school with me, I would have. Scholars To Leaders is the best school by far and will be hard to beat!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2011

My daughter has been with Scholars to Leaders since kindergarten. She is now going into third grade, and I am contiually amazed at her growth. The level of commitment of the teachers is unparallelled. They care deeply about the students, As a result, my daughter truely loves being at school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2011

This is one of the worst schools I've ever had to deal with. So glad to be taking my kid to a better school with better programs and better test scores. There is a huge performance issue in this school with teachers, I know my son's teacher was by far one of the laziest people I've ever come across. My child went into this school last year with excellent test scores and had the ability to progress so much further if this school would have put a little more effort into their teaching and nurturing his gift for learning! I'm upset with the attitude I was given when I addressed my concerns for my child, it was completely unacceptable! I am 100% involved in my children's education and I want nothing but the best for them I don't recommend this school to any parent that is actually involved in their child's educational development. This school needs to be shut down, seriously!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2011

I feel this school was going in a great direction last year, but because of low enrollment this year, several teachers have left including the gym and music teacher. They were replaced by well-meaning individuals who are trying hard, but are not proficient in their areas. There is no after school music or drama programs anymore. Unless enrollment improves a lot next year, I don't see an improvement in these areas.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2010

I love the small class sizes. The way teachers treat students is fantastic. The academis are very high quality and the before and afterschoolprograms are great for working parents. This school has a longer school day and school year and the Spanish program is fantastic. I highly recommend it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

My daughter has attended this school since it opened in Colorado Springs for the 2007 - 2008 school year. She has excelled academically and personally and has received awards for her academic achievement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2009

I think this school is amazing it got me to be less shy I am doing way better in math and I'ts what a real school should be like learning and acheiving.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Reading

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
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.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
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 Students50%
Female59%
Male43%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities49%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%

Reading

All Students53%
Female77%
Male33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible54%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%

Writing

All Students42%
Female65%
Male24%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible38%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities42%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
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 Students62%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible60%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%

Reading

All Students65%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible65%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable74%

Writing

All Students46%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible40%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%
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 Students22%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible13%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities24%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable24%

Reading

All Students42%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%

Science

All Students19%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities21%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable25%

Writing

All Students27%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities30%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable35%
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%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible24%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable35%

Reading

All Students55%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible52%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%

Writing

All Students45%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible38%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities52%
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 Students14%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible18%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities14%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable12%

Reading

All Students46%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible44%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Writing

All Students46%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible50%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a
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
Hispanic 61% 28%
White 32% 61%
Black 7% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3115 Larkspur
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 227-7152

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