The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 25% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education is a regular public school in Littleton, Colorado, serving prekindergarten through fifth grade within the Littleton School District No. 6. It is neither a charter nor a magnet school.
The school enrolls a student body that is diverse in economic background. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student population is made up of a majority of white students, with a large Hispanic representation and a smaller share of students who identify as two or more races. The school does not serve grades that produce a graduation rate, and data on special education identification and English learner status was not available in the source materials.
On state assessments administered in grades three through five, roughly two out of five students scored at the proficient level in both math and English language arts. In science, which is tested at grade five by Colorado’s state assessment, a smaller share of students reached the proficiency bar. Participation rates on the assessments were high enough to give a reliable picture, though a parent may want to look into science performance further with the school.
When compared with other schools in Arapahoe County, Centennial Academy’s overall proficiency across tested subjects places it above the midpoint relative to school districts in the county. That comparison uses a proficiency index averaged across all reported subjects and grades, so it reflects the school’s combined academic standing rather than a single test.
The school sits in the Littleton area, a Denver suburb that blends residential neighborhoods, a historic downtown, and county government offices. Littleton grew rapidly in the mid-twentieth century due to its proximity to Denver and the aerospace industry, and it is now fully integrated into the Denver metropolitan area. The housing market in the school’s ZIP code is moderately priced for the region: home values have seen a slight decline recently, while rents have edged upward. The broader Littleton community offers walkable downtown streets, two light rail stations, a trail system along the South Platte River, and a range of annual civic events.
The school’s name highlights a focus on fine arts, though the data provided did not include details about specific arts programs or course access. Parents interested in the arts curriculum at Centennial Academy would need to follow up directly with the school to learn about offerings in music, visual arts, or performance.
Overall, Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education is an elementary school serving a moderately diverse student population in a well-established suburban setting. Its academic performance on state tests sits around the middle relative to other schools in the county, with room for improvement in science. The surrounding Littleton community provides a range of urban amenities and civic infrastructure that may appeal to families seeking a connected suburban environment.
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