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This school is okay if your scholar is failing at other schools and you want them to pass. Do not put your child here if your looking for them to advance. The curricular is basic and there are no text books. There is one college for advanced kids in 5th grade. I know because my son attends it. Its a great college with great teachers but my son is not advancing in two areas. Its nice I didn't have to buy school supplies but not nice enough to have my son lose another year of learning. The scholar pick up system after school is horrible especially in the snow. Great school if you aren't looking for anything advanced.
—Submitted by a parent
My child has been at Atlas for two years now and I have seen a lot of growth in her confidence and desire to learn. I like the classroom structure and the paycheck system really motivates her to do well and want to achieve more. I have been very happy with the growth I have seen my student accomplish since starting at Atlas. I am also looking forward to seeing the high school open in the next year.
—Submitted by a parent
My kids have gone here now for three years and I wouldn't send them anywhere else. They are recieving the skills and education they need to succeed in a positive environment. Atlas has a great community feel that extends it's support beyond basic school hours and support. Amazing after school activities that you won't find at any other school.
—Submitted by a parent
I do not like the administration at this school. I have never seen a principal that doesn't like his own student body as much as the principal at this school. He makes these kids stand outside in freezing weather while he and his staff walk past and go into the warm bldg. My kids have gone to several schools in CO and have never been subjected to this. They will not be returning! The teacher's want to be treated like gods but some of them are very demeaning to the kids. If you want fairness for your kids, think twice before sending them to this school. The curriculum is subpar as well and they do NOT offer tutoring (not 100% sure about this) that I know of and if they do, my child should have been offered tutoring a while ago. Beware of this school it is not a "great" school!!!
—Submitted by a parent
Was highly impressed when my granddaughter first entered this school, really thought it was the right fit, however after a few semesters, I have learned that the teachers talk to children like they are not human (very demeaning) they also a (re rude to parents when it comes to communicating, The principle sits at his des.k in a warm building while the children have to stand outside no matter how cold the temperature.' My granddaughter will not return to this school next year but it is my sincere hope that for the sake of other children who will be attending, that parents recognize the indifference of the teachers and principle and demand reasonalbe and respectful changes in this school. In my opinion a rating of one is too high for this school, the rating should be ZERO! Parents beware.
This is a fairly new school, only two school years and currently in the third. Each year it adds a new grade, Currently it enrolls 5th through 7th grade. This is my sons second year there and the teachers are very good and desire to teach the scholars, I am a bit concerned that we are at a great school level of four in our test scores. I will see if our overall sdscores increase this year. According to this site, it seems that District 38 is scoring high in their test scores. Let's see what Atlas can do this year.
—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 state average for Math was 64% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.
78 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
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
The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.
126 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.
126 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.
126 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
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
The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.
120 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.
120 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.
120 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
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
The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.
2012
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.
2012
The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.
2012
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.
2012
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
The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.
2012
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.
2012
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.
2012
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
| All Students | 42% |
| Female | 42% |
| Male | 43% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 58% |
| Free lunch eligible | 38% |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 45% |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | 47% |
| All Students | 41% |
| Female | 44% |
| Male | 38% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 46% |
| Free lunch eligible | 38% |
| Reduced lunch eligible | 100% |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 44% |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | 48% |
| All Students | 27% |
| Female | 28% |
| Male | 26% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 42% |
| Free lunch eligible | 20% |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 30% |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | 31% |
| All Students | 35% |
| Female | 42% |
| Male | 29% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 42% |
| Free lunch eligible | 24% |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 38% |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | 40% |
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
| All Students | 46% |
| Female | 51% |
| Male | 43% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | 46% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 38% |
| Free lunch eligible | 44% |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | 57% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 48% |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | 26% |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | 47% |
| All Students | 63% |
| Female | 72% |
| Male | 56% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | 72% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 61% |
| Free lunch eligible | 64% |
| Reduced lunch eligible | 100% |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | 56% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 66% |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | 30% |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | 68% |
| All Students | 29% |
| Female | 42% |
| Male | 19% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | 32% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 21% |
| Free lunch eligible | 26% |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 29% |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | 0% |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | 33% |
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
| All Students | 46% |
| Female | 45% |
| Male | 47% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | 39% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 59% |
| Free lunch eligible | 47% |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | 38% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 49% |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | 48% |
| All Students | 57% |
| Female | 69% |
| Male | 45% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | 61% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 73% |
| Free lunch eligible | 54% |
| Reduced lunch eligible | 100% |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | 59% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 60% |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | 61% |
| All Students | 49% |
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 36% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | 50% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White (not Hispanic) | 60% |
| Free lunch eligible | 48% |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 52% |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | 56% |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Free lunch eligible | n/a |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Free lunch eligible | n/a |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Free lunch eligible | n/a |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Free lunch eligible | n/a |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Free lunch eligible | n/a |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Free lunch eligible | n/a |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Free lunch eligible | n/a |
| Reduced lunch eligible | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| Limited English proficiency (LEP) | n/a |
| Language proficiency status - not applicable | n/a |
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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