The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in English language arts. The lowest is 68% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Littleton Academy
Littleton Academy is a charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade within the Littleton School District, located in the city of Littleton in Arapahoe County. It operates as a regular public school but with the autonomy that comes with charter status. The school enrolls a substantial number of students for a K-8 building, with roughly balanced class sizes across every grade. The student population is predominantly white, with the largest minority groups being Hispanic students and students who identify as two or more races. A small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate well below the national average.
Littleton Academy's core academic story is one of consistent and strong performance. On the state's Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessments, students across grades three through eight posted proficiency rates in both math and English language arts that place the school in the top tier among its peers within Arapahoe County. The school's overall proficiency index, a composite of its tested subjects, sits in the top quartile when compared to districts across the county. Eighth-grade science results were also strong. These results are based on a very high participation rate, meaning the data reflects nearly the entire student body. A parent should feel confident that the typical student at Littleton Academy is meeting or exceeding grade-level benchmarks at a rate that is, by any measure, a clear strength of the school.
Littleton itself is a Denver suburb that serves as the county seat of Arapahoe County, giving it a mix of historic downtown character and suburban residential neighborhoods. The city has a walkable downtown core with a light rail station, a trail system along the South Platte River, and a set of annual community events. Major employers include county government, the local hospital, and Arapahoe Community College. The housing market reflects the broader Denver metro area, with home values that are moderately elevated relative to the national benchmark and a rent-to-income ratio that suggests housing is a meaningful expense for many families. The city is fully integrated into the metropolitan area, sharing borders with Denver and several other suburbs.
Classroom environment and student support data were limited in the available record. Information on special education identification rates, English learner populations, chronic absenteeism, and disciplinary actions was not reported, so a parent wanting to understand how the school serves students with disabilities or how its learning environment functions day to day would need to follow up directly with the school or its district leadership. There were no staffing ratios or teacher qualifications in the data, either. This is a notable gap for a school that otherwise provides clear academic results.
Littleton Academy does not offer high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Nor was there information about its program offerings beyond the core curriculum, so it is not clear what electives, arts, or enrichment options students have in the middle school years. Charter schools often have a distinct educational model, but the data did not include details on pedagogy or theme.
The housing data for the surrounding area shows a market that has cooled slightly from recent peaks. Home values have seen a modest year-over-year decline, and rental prices have held relatively steady. The city’s growth is shaped by its position as a fully built-out suburb within the Denver metropolitan area, with a strategic plan guiding future development rather than rapid new expansion.
For a family weighing enrollment here, the picture is straightforward. Littleton Academy delivers strong academic proficiency across its K-8 grade band, with state test results that are among the highest in the county. The student body is economically less diverse than the national average. The school is a charter, so families should understand that admissions, governance, and any specific educational approach are governed by its charter agreement with the district. The missing data on special populations, discipline, and programs means some important questions about student support and school climate will require a direct conversation with the school to answer.
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