About This School
Preschool | Grades K-11 | Aurora Joint District NO. 28 of the Counties of Adams and A
Lotus School for Excellence is located in Aurora, CO and is one of 56 schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A. It is a charter school that serves 607 students in grades K-11.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Lotus School for Excellence did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lotus School for Excellence's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Lotus School for Excellence had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lotus School for Excellence's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Lotus School for Excellence did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lotus School for Excellence's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Lotus School for Excellence had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lotus School for Excellence's students and teachers. more
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11001A East Alameda Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Fulton Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Vanguard Classical School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Boston Elementary School 0.6 miles | |
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| West Middle School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Bishop Machebeuf High School 0.7 miles | n/a |
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Lotus School for Excellence
The school is filthy and the teachers do not have the resources they need to assist children with success. The principal is completely not trained properly for her position. Poor communication across the board. Unsupportive system.
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Lotus School for Excellence
This school has the highest state test score in the district among high schools. Rigorous curriculum with many extra curricular activities. Got many awards both academic competitions and sports
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Lotus School for Excellence
Good school for Math focus...
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Lotus School for Excellence
This is one of the best schools in the neighborhood. It has strong Math Science Technology education with College Prep Focus. High expectations for each students. State of the art educational technology is utilized with Neo2's. Very good teachers. Winner of three sports championship in CO Charter League last year out of 4. Well rounded education. Free after school tutoring. Skill based instructions. A lot of extra curricular activities.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 607
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Lotus School for Excellence had 60% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
38%
Black
33%
White
22%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Aurora Joint District NO. 28 of the Counties of Adams and A District Spending
$8,150Per Pupil
The Aurora Joint District NO. 28 of the Counties of Adams and A spends $8,150 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 37% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Aurora Joint District NO. 28 of the Counties of Adams and A District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Lotus School for Excellence had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Aurora Joint District NO. 28 of the Counties of Adams and ATest Scores
About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
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3 out of 10
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