The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 23% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Colorado Skies Academy
Colorado Skies Academy is a public charter school in Englewood serving grades six through eight. It operates under Cherry Creek School District No. 5 but functions as its own school of choice. The school is housed on Wings Way, an address near the city’s southeast residential quadrant and close to the Hampden Hills neighborhood, which is the newest and wealthiest part of Englewood. The school’s size is small for a middle school, and its grade configuration means there are no high school outcomes to report such as a graduation rate.
Englewood itself is an older, built-out suburb within the Denver metro area. Its economy centers on healthcare, with Swedish Medical Center and Craig Hospital as the top employers, and its historic downtown has a growing food and arts scene. The city has invested in transit-oriented redevelopment around the former Cinderella City mall, now CityCenter, which includes a light rail station and civic buildings. Housing in the area commands a high price relative to national benchmarks, and the local rental market is similarly elevated. For families considering this school, Englewood offers walkable pockets, strong transit access, and a mix of older and newer residential areas, though the school sits in a more car-oriented part of the city near office parks and industrial facilities.
Academically, the data available from state assessments shows a challenging picture. Proficiency rates on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success for both math and English language arts were low compared to state averages. In science, the results for eighth graders were suppressed due to small counts, so no clear picture is available there. Participation rates on these tests were moderate, meaning the reported figures cover most but not all enrolled students. The school’s performance is a soft spot, and families who prioritize strong standardized test outcomes will want to look into this further with the school to understand what instructional strategies and supports are in place.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Hispanic students and smaller shares of Black and multiracial students. About one-third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic diversity. The school’s charter status means it has some operational independence from the larger Cherry Creek district, though the specific programming or curricular focus of Colorado Skies Academy is not publicly documented in the data provided. The school’s name may hint at a thematic emphasis, but no program descriptions, course offerings, or extracurricular information are available to confirm that. A parent considering this school would need to contact the school directly to learn about its educational approach, elective options, and any specialized pathways.
The school environment data is thin: discipline records, staffing ratios, attendance rates, and civil rights data are absent, as are any comparative metrics with neighboring schools or districts. This makes it difficult to assess peer context or support structures beyond basic demographics. What is clear is that Colorado Skies Academy is a small, standalone middle school operating within a well-regarded school district but posting academic results that lag well behind district norms. For families who value the option of a charter school within that district and are comfortable investigating the school’s approach firsthand, this school offers a tight-knit setting in a community with solid civic amenities and a reviving downtown. For those seeking strong test performance or a clear track record of academic outcomes, the available numbers give reason for caution and further inquiry.
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