Atlas Preparatory School is an elementary school, middle school, and high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Serving 458 students in grades 5-8, Atlas Preparatory Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atlas Preparatory Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Atlas Preparatory Middle School's student population of 458 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Atlas Preparatory Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlas Preparatory Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gryphons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlas Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
Atlas Preparatory Middle School is ranked #1538 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Atlas Preparatory Middle School?
458 students attend Atlas Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Atlas Preparatory Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlas Preparatory Middle School?
Atlas Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Atlas Preparatory Middle School offer ?
Atlas Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlas Preparatory Middle School part of?
Atlas Preparatory Middle School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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