Serving 261 students in grades 6-8, The Connect Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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The Connect Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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The Connect Charter School's student population of 261 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
The Connect Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Connect Charter School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
48%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
44%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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The Connect Charter School is ranked #43 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend The Connect Charter School?
261 students attend The Connect Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of The Connect Charter School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Connect Charter School?
The Connect Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Connect Charter School offer ?
The Connect Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is The Connect Charter School part of?
The Connect Charter School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
In what neighborhood is The Connect Charter School located?
The Connect Charter School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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