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Orton Academy vs. Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning

Should you attend Orton Academy or Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Orton Academy
3115 Larkspur Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Orton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 115 students in grades 2-8, Orton Academy 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-8
K-8
Total Students
115 students
280 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orton Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orton Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orton Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orton Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1676 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#262 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orton Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
55-59%
(Top 10% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orton Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orton Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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<50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Orton Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
22
Grade 1 Students
-
38
Grade 2 Students
9
36
Grade 3 Students
19
30
Grade 4 Students
15
35
Grade 5 Students
18
35
Grade 6 Students
28
38
Grade 7 Students
14
24
Grade 8 Students
12
22
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orton Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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