Serving 513 students in grades 6-8, The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)27%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
79%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
14%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
How many students attend The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School?
513 students attend The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School?
The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School offer ?
The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School part of?
The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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