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Rocky Mountain Classical Academy vs. Thomas Maclaren State Charter School

Should you attend Rocky Mountain Classical Academy or Thomas Maclaren State Charter School? 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.
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School Overview

School
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
4620 Antelope Ridge
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
1702 N Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 1,127 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 965 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thomas Maclaren State Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
1,127 students
965 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Charter School Institute School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#708 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#360 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocky Mountain Classical 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 Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in CO)
48%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 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 Thomas Maclaren State Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 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 Thomas Maclaren State Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 5% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a
≥90%
(Top 30% in CO)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thomas Maclaren State Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas Maclaren State Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
133
74
Grade 1 Students
131
78
Grade 2 Students
130
104
Grade 3 Students
129
69
Grade 4 Students
138
71
Grade 5 Students
132
78
Grade 6 Students
123
95
Grade 7 Students
111
93
Grade 8 Students
100
82
Grade 9 Students
-
58
Grade 10 Students
-
48
Grade 11 Students
-
60
Grade 12 Students
-
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
61%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
n/a
20
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
American Sign Language ClubBall Room Dancing Club
Chess ClubJournalism Club
MatchwitsMiddle School Forensics
Mock TrialReading Club
Robotics ClubRubik's Club
Russian ClubScience Olympiad
Service ClubYearbook Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBarbershop Quartet
Bluegrass ClubHigh School Choir


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain Biking ClubRunning Club

 
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