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Thomas Maclaren State Charter School vs. James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon

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School Overview

School
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
1702 N Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
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8/
10
Top 30%
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon 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 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (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 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-5
Total Students
965 students
539 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
25 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#360 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#281 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in CO)
54%
(Top 20% in CO)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(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 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 5% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
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≥90%
(Top 30% in CO)
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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.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas Maclaren State Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon by grade.
Kindergarten Students
74
97
Grade 1 Students
78
99
Grade 2 Students
104
89
Grade 3 Students
69
83
Grade 4 Students
71
86
Grade 5 Students
78
85
Grade 6 Students
95
-
Grade 7 Students
93
-
Grade 8 Students
82
-
Grade 9 Students
58
-
Grade 10 Students
48
-
Grade 11 Students
60
-
Grade 12 Students
55
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
44%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
6%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
40%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
8%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.64
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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
30%
45%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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%
10%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
20
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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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