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KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

Charter | 5-8 | 369 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 14, 2011

I AM A STUDENT IN 6TH GRADE AND I SUGGEST IT BEING THE BEST SCHOOL I HAVE GONE 2 IN MY INTIRE LIFE WITH LITTLE PROBLEMS WE SHOW LEADERSHIP EVERYDAY AND WERE SURLEY ALWAYS GOING 2 BE CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN TO COLLEGE YEAH CLASS OF 2018


Posted June 5, 2010

As a student here, I dislike going here. Little mistakes we made in the past seem to haunt us forever...The principal openly admits to being judgemental & he is constantly targeting people for past actions. I cannot trust anyone in this school...we're suppose to be "team & family" but everyone is always at each others throats. We learn high level stuff but some of the staff here does not take their job seriosly. This school is alright, but it has much improving to do.


Posted April 30, 2010

It's a pretty good school I love the l;eaderships students take and the voice that they get
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 23, 2010

I think this school is great but the focus is not equal in all the subjects there is. I think there should be less time of school and equal out the subjects. Also add more sports so it could be fun.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 23, 2010

This school is an okay school because it helps me better understand what I am learning and it helps me earn my way up to college. Yes, thats rights folks I am a nerd for life.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 5, 2007

This school is above average academic progams, especially math. Needs more balanced ethnic groups of two minor groups; to avoid further isolation and withdrawls.


Posted August 1, 2005

KIPP has an intensive academic program that challenges my child to learn at her very best. Strict discipline and a positive peer environment help to guide students toward making positive choices. Eighth grade curriculum includes high school selection and applications. The ultimate goal of this school is to prepare students for a quality high school experience, leading toward college. This school is very diverse and offers a variety of arts and cultural experiences.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 64% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

100 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 61% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%
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 Students52%
Female53%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible53%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)52%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female39%
Male24%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch36%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)27%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Science

All Students32%
Female32%
Male32%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible26%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch41%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities34%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)26%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Writing

All Students32%
Female37%
Male24%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities34%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)27%
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

Math

All Students54%
Female55%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible50%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch58%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)44%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Reading

All Students43%
Female47%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch49%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)27%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Writing

All Students43%
Female53%
Male33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible34%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)33%
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

Math

All Students63%
Female61%
Male65%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible60%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)40%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female61%
Male57%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible58%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch59%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)29%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Writing

All Students52%
Female61%
Male43%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible49%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)33%
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

Math

All Students56%
Female55%
Male57%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic55%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible54%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch61%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)29%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female52%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic49%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)13%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Science

All Students50%
Female48%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic49%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible48%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)13%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Writing

All Students53%
Female62%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic53%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible48%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)17%
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 95% 28%
Black 2% 6%
White 2% 61%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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375 South Tejon St
Denver, CO 80223
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Phone: (303) 623-5772

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