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Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences

Charter | K-8 | 425 students

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Posted June 6, 2012

My daughter just finished kindergarten, she often came home excited and ready to explain everything she learned. the staff and teachers were all very caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2010

We have found a home at PSAS. This school is well rounded not only in it's curriculum basics but also the student population. Most students are reading by the end of the first semester of Kindergarten and most advance quickly to be reading at much higher grade levels than their own. Academically i couldn't be more pleased and we also love the teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2010

My son left this school prepared for high school, he is now the top student at his high school class level after one mesester of high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2009

They care about more than just test scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

Great teachers, great curiculumn


Posted September 28, 2009

The staff truely care about the students--giving of their time and resources beyond the 'contracted' time. Also, students have a well rounded education that includes Paideia Seminars, fine and performing arts, foreign language, and much more! It is a welcoming school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

Our school has extremely creative students that are dedicated and truely care about thier school. Our staff is supportive of every student and especially of other staff members!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 28, 2009

Parents are involved and we focus on the whole child for LIFE LONG LEARNING>>> We prepare our students to be active participants in society.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

This is an amazing school. Creative programs and caring staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2007

PSAS is the BEST school choice in Pueblo, Colorado! You can't even begin to list the positive attributes, but to touch on it briefly - there are teachers for art, band, vocal, Spanish, gym, media, library and that's not to mention all the 'regular' grade teachers. They have a stupendous reading program with excellent facilitators. The office staff is friendly and very helpful. The after school program is an added bonus to an already top notch school. Parental involvement is at an all time high at this school (because it is required) - too bad other public schools can't get this many parents involved! Way to GO PSAS!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

Parent involvement is great. Arts are great. Extrtacurricular activites are great. However, when my two grandaughters applied for COVA vertual academy, their skills were rated 4th and 5th grade for math, fourth grade for language skills. Writing reports, essays, etc. has also been hard. In my opinion, PSAS did not prepare them for middle school. They are average students. The arts program is the greatest. Vocal music leaves a lot to be desired.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2005

Exceptional, the curriculum is based on your Childs needs if you child is doing well they advance the curriculum if they need help in something the teachers take the time to work with the student and catch them up to their piers. PSAS provides music to every student both instrumental and vocal. Spanish is taught as a requirement. And the after school program enhances the child s interest to learn. As a parent I have recommended PSAS to several of my friends and family. Many who now have or have had their children attend
—Submitted by Chad Cunningham, a parent


Posted August 14, 2004

From what I have seen the school does a good job teaching the basics writing, reading and math as well as adding art and the creative classes to round things out. The CSAP scores are at State levels above average or average. The school does require a commitment from parents in volunteer time. There is no high school at this school at this time to compare to other HS in the area for overall student success.
—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 71% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

43 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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Reading

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

52 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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

33 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

All Students65%
Female73%
Male57%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible57%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%

Reading

All Students67%
Female86%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible57%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%

Writing

All Students42%
Female55%
Male29%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
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 Students58%
Female60%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible41%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%

Reading

All Students65%
Female77%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible64%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%

Writing

All Students46%
Female51%
Male35%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible36%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable46%
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 Students77%
Female89%
Male64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Free lunch eligible57%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%

Reading

All Students81%
Female92%
Male68%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligible71%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%

Science

All Students67%
Female81%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligible48%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%

Writing

All Students65%
Female85%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligible57%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable64%
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 Students53%
Female64%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible41%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch61%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%

Reading

All Students71%
Female82%
Male63%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible77%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%

Writing

All Students59%
Female68%
Male52%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities69%
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 Students35%
Female28%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch35%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable37%

Reading

All Students72%
Female67%
Male76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%

Writing

All Students63%
Female72%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities66%
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 Students30%
Female33%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch35%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities32%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable30%

Reading

All Students67%
Female67%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%

Science

All Students49%
Female44%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%

Writing

All Students52%
Female56%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities55%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 54% 28%
White 43% 61%
Black 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1745 Acero
Pueblo, CO 81004
Phone: (719) 549-2737

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