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State Charter School Institute School District (2026) - Golden, CO

State Charter School Institute School District

1525 Sherman St. Suite B76
Denver, CO 80203
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

State Charter School Institute School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public middle schools serving 15,923 students in State Charter School Institute School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Colorado.
Public Middle Schools in State Charter School Institute School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
46 Schools
671 Schools
# Students
19,960 Students
308,536 Students
# Teachers
1,175 Teachers
19,163 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

State Charter School Institute School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 53% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#55 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
33%
43%
45%
(20-21)
32%
29%
71%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
40%
37%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
47%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,585 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,446 is less than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$231 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$229 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,585
$15,520
Spending / Student
$11,446
$15,839

Best State Charter School Institute School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Gr: 4-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Gr: 6-12 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4405 North Chestnut St Suite D
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675
Gr: 6-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10004 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 531-8775
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,887 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Caprock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
714 24 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Gr: K-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Gr: K-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7640 Westgate Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Global Village Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 West 112th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Stone Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32138 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3327
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Crown Pointe Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 West 86th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Ross Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Lewies Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1818.
Mountain Song Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 203-6364
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Colorado Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Command View
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 576-9838
Gr: PK-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6750 N. Dunkirk St.
Aurora, CO 80019
(303) 217-5152
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
The Pinnacle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Gr: K-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 412-7610
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Advanced Learning
Charter School
431 N Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 500-5252
Gr: K-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of Grand Junction
Charter School
545 31 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-9 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Denver
Charter School
1800 E Longs Peak St
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus
Charter School
321 Inverness Drive South
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 872-3391
Gr: 6-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Colorado Skies Academy
Charter School
13025 Wings Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 900-4086
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Academy
Charter School
5592 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Gr: 4-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 46 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,960 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 71% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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