Is Salida del Sol Academy a good school?

Salida del Sol Academy ranks in the bottom 5.3% of Colorado elementary schools.

How many students attend Salida del Sol Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 631 students attended Salida del Sol Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Salida del Sol Academy?

Students at Salida del Sol Academy are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

Salida del Sol Academy

Summary:

Salida del Sol Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school in Greeley, Colorado, serving 602 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 97% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Despite serving a high-needs student population, Salida del Sol Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Colorado, with statewide rankings between 676 and 929 out of over 900 schools in recent years. The school has received 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating very low performance. Student performance on CMAS tests is significantly lower than the Greeley School District and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.9% of Salida del Sol students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 28.1% in the Greeley School District and 44.1% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.99% to 87.52% in recent years.

In contrast, nearby schools in the Greeley School District, such as Martinez Elementary, Meeker Elementary, and Chappelow K-8 Magnet School, generally outperform Salida del Sol Academy on academic measures, despite serving similar demographics. This highlights the need to understand the factors contributing to Salida del Sol's underperformance and address the equity and opportunity gaps within the district.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

111 E 26th Street
Greeley, CO 80631-7300

(970) 347-8223

District: GreeleySchool District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
893^rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,306

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 631

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.8%

White:

2.9%

American Indian:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salida del Sol Academy ranks worse than 94.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 17^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.55. (See more...)

Compare Details Salida del Sol Academy ranks worse than 76.3% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.08. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.8%), White (2.9%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salida del Sol Academy is 15.8, which is the 7^th best among 19 elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)

Compare Salida del Sol Academy employs 39.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salida del Sol Academy is $14,306, which is the 9^th highest among 19 elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salida del Sol Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Salida del Sol Academy 893^rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Salida del Sol Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Salida del Sol Academy 370^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Salida del Sol Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

GreeleySchool District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks GreeleySchool District No. 6 97^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salida del Sol Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Salida del Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2017	9.13	892^nd	929	4.0%
2018	3.68	917^th	917	0.0%
2019	8.83	929^th	965	3.7%
2021	11.84	676^th	710	4.8%
2022	17.43	763^rd	921	17.2%
2023	9.15	892^nd	933	4.4%
2024	9.55	893^rd	943	5.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Salida del Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.12	559^th	595	6.1%
2024	3.69	683^rd	684	0.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Salida del Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	17.08	495^th	594	16.7%
2023	9.10	625^th	649	3.7%
2024	15.17	587^th	683	14.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Salida del Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.62	179^th	197	9.1%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Salida del Sol Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Salida del Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2017	13.29	381^st	424	10.1%
2018	6.53	411^th	418	1.7%
2022	27.17	303^rd	448	32.4%
2023	15.96	401^st	480	16.5%
2024	20.08	370^th	485	23.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Salida del Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	24.59	237^th	326	27.3%
2023	16.97	298^th	363	17.9%
2024	11.70	319^th	350	8.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Salida del Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	27.53	218^th	328	33.5%
2023	14.55	309^th	356	13.2%
2024	30.86	233^rd	357	34.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Salida del Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.31	154^th	165	6.7%
2023	25.24	149^th	198	24.7%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	28	0	612	3	1	644
2016	24	0	680	2	0	706
2017	26	0	717	1	0	744
2018	23	0	662	1	0	686
2019	25	3	691	1	0	720
2020	22	2	641	0	0	665
2021	18	0	590	1	0	609
2022	16	3	572	1	1	593
2023	13	0	587	1	1	602
2024	18	0	611	1	1	631

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salida del Sol Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	644	38.0	16.9	84.8
2016	706	42.0	16.8	91.1
2017	744	42.4	17.5	88.2
2018	686	42.3	16.1	86.3
2019	720	43.3	16.5	83.2
2020	665	40.6	16.3	81.8
2021	609	40.5	15.0	87.5
2022	593	36.8	16.1	85
2023	602	37.6	15.9	85.5
2024	631	39.7	15.8	86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salida del Sol Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	644	38.0	16.9	84.8
2016	706	42.0	16.8	91.1
2017	744	42.4	17.5	88.2
2018	686	42.3	16.1	86.3
2019	720	43.3	16.5	83.2
2020	665	40.6	16.3	81.8
2021	609	40.5	15.0	87.5
2022	593	36.8	16.1	85
2023	602	37.6	15.9	85.5
2024	631	39.7	15.8	86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salida del Sol Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,325
2020	$10,566
2021	$11,849
2022	$13,744
2023	$14,306

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salida del Sol Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 929^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 892^nd of 933 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salida del Sol Academy)	19.1	6.5	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	31.3	25.8	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
4th Grade Math (Salida del Sol Academy)	4.1	16.5	12.4%
4th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	21.7	17.1	4.6%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	30.7	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salida del Sol Academy)	23.8	24	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	34.9	32.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Salida del Sol Academy)	21	17.3	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	35.7	33.2	2.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salida del Sol Academy)	21.9	23.8	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	41.2	34.3	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salida del Sol Academy)	18.8	18.1	0.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	34.7	30.4	4.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Salida del Sol Academy)	6.4	13.4	7%
All Grades Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	21.7	19.4	2.3%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	720	602	16.4%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	691	587	15.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	25	13	48%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.2%	85.5%	2.4%

Schools Near Salida del Sol Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Salida del Sol Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	111 E 26th Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	Yes	No	No	Yes	(970) 347-8223	631	40	15.8	86.1%	18 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	611 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9.6	893^rd of 943 public elementary schools	5.3%		9.2	892^nd of 933 public elementary schools	4.4%	1	10.2	12.7	15.7	18.2	31.4	26.4	18.9	17.4	8.6	11.8	11.5	14.0	26.4	14.4	16.0	22.6	$14,306
Union Colony Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1051 29th Street Rd	Evans	80620	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 673-4997	329	16	20.5	77.5%	82 (24.9%)	17 (5.2%)	201 (61.1%)	18 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.8%)	23.6	690^th of 943 public elementary schools	26.8%		23.1	696^th of 933 public elementary schools	25.4%	6	28.6	28.6	31.8				29.6	26.0	18.0	22.7				22.2	29.5		$12,738
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology	Public	K-8	1400 East 20th Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-2500	910	54	16.7	86.0%	99 (10.9%)	63 (6.9%)	712 (78.2%)	15 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	17 (1.9%)	6.6	926^th of 943 public elementary schools	1.8%		8.8	897^th of 933 public elementary schools	3.9%	29	14.3	9.7	9.2	14.3	22.4	25.9	15.8	14.3	9.7	10.1			13.1	9.4	5.6	7.7	$13,565
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-5	2002 25th Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-1500	460	30	15.2	85.2%	82 (17.8%)	34 (7.4%)	255 (55.4%)	76 (16.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (2.0%)	21.3	727^th of 943 public elementary schools	22.9%		18.8	757^th of 933 public elementary schools	18.9%	30	22.4	15.9	31.9				23.1	23.2	20.7	30.7				24.7	26.0		$13,239
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 37th Street	Evans	80620	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-1100	437	29	15.0	86.3%	66 (15.1%)	32 (7.3%)	306 (70.0%)	23 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	5 (1.1%)	14.3	816^th of 943 public elementary schools	13.5%		14.9	812^th of 933 public elementary schools	13.0%	4	9.7	5.9	26.5				13.9			21.7				10.4	26.1		$14,925
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-8	2001 34th Street	Evans	80620	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	Yes	No	No	(970) 348-1200	687	39	17.6	68.9%	199 (29.0%)	3 (0.4%)	471 (68.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.5%)	30.3	612^th of 943 public elementary schools	35.1%		30.1	608^th of 933 public elementary schools	34.8%	4	31.4	29.9	40.0	33.7	48.1	59.7	40.6	25.7	22.1	28.6	21.7	17.3	37.7	25.3	35.7	44.0	$13,873
Dos Rios Elementary School	Public	K-5	2201 34th Street	Evans	80620	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-1300	487	29	16.9	78.2%	77 (15.8%)	18 (3.7%)	369 (75.8%)	11 (2.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	10.2	878^th of 943 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.5	820^th of 933 public elementary schools	12.1%	58	19.7	18.8	10.8				16.7	22.1	15.5	7.6				15.4	4.5		$14,336
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation	Public	K-8	1424 13th Ave	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-6000	124	2	77.0	43.5%	65 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (41.9%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)								(n/a)							27.9							16.2			$14,675
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	1201 21st Avenue	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-3800	544	35	15.5	85.5%	109 (20.0%)	31 (5.7%)	356 (65.4%)	33 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	7 (1.3%)	5.8	934^th of 943 public elementary schools	1.0%		10	885^th of 933 public elementary schools	5.1%	49	11.3	11.1	13.9				12.1	5.0						3.8	11.4		$14,021
Martinez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	341 14th Avenue	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-1800	492	32	15.3	80.7%	28 (5.7%)	9 (1.8%)	440 (89.4%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	15.6	798^th of 943 public elementary schools	15.4%		20.8	723^rd of 933 public elementary schools	22.5%	75	12.7	21.6	34.3				23.0	13.4	6.5	18.8				12.7	27.5		$14,052

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