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Brown International Academy

Brown International Academy

Address: 2550 Lowell Blvd, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-9250

Principal Name: Joy Christensen

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About the Data

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PK-5
Grades Served
518
Total Enrollment
24.1
Average Class Size
7:40am-2:40pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
$16,973
Per Pupil Expenditure
About the School

Welcome to Brown International Academy, where we foster the growth of internationally-minded people and create positive attitudes about learning. As an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, our curriculum focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside. By exploring themes of global...

Welcome to Brown International Academy, where we foster the growth of internationally-minded people and create positive attitudes about learning. As an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, our curriculum focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside. By exploring themes of global significance aligned with the Colorado State education standards, we deliver a strong academic core curriculum, while providing room for children to learn and grow in a nurturing environment.Our leadership team and teaching staff are dedicated to creating joyful and rigorous learning experiences every day. Spanish language instruction combined with art, music, dance and library technology provide students with a complete intercultural program. Brown offers before and after school childcare through the Discovery Link program, and students participate in a variety of before and after school programs. The Parent-Teacher Association and Collaborative School Committee have a strong partnership with Brown. They create opportunities for the community to be involved, connect and support the needs of the students at Brown.

Student Demographics

Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
24.4%
White
61.4%
Other
7.7%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
2.9%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
2.9%
White
85.3%
Unknown or Withheld
0%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
32.4%
English Learners
8.4%
Special Education
10.4%
10.83
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 87 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 44.1 %
Students feel safe and healthy 62.8 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 73.9 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 67.3 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 95.7 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 97.1 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 53.8 % 60 % +6.2 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 25.5 % 20.5 % -5.0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 73.7 % NA NA
White 67.2 % 71.7 % +4.5 %
Economically Disadvantaged 13.9 % 29.4 % +15.5 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 72.5 % 75.2 % +2.7 %

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 46.6 % 53.5 % +6.9 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 23.6 % 20.9 % -2.7 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 66.7 % NA NA
White 57.1 % 64 % +6.9 %
Economically Disadvantaged 11.1 % 21.9 % +10.8 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 63.6 % 68.1 % +4.5 %

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 47 60 +13.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 28 38 +10.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 54 62 +8.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 56 63.5 +7.5
Economically Disadvantaged 31 51 +20.0

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 57 59.5 +2.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 48 38 -10.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 59 63.5 +4.5
Not Economically Disadvantaged 62.5 63 +0.5
Economically Disadvantaged 26 43 +17.0

Performance Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Competency-Based Learning
Drama
Gifted and Talented Supports
Special Programs Offered

International Baccalaureate
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
After-School Programs
Special Education

Affective Needs Center-Based Program (AN)
Multi-Lingual Learners

Please Contact School for Information
Early Childhood

Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 0.4 % 0.6 % 0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 0 % 0 % 0 %
Hispanic or Latino 1.8 % 1.8 % 0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 0 % 0 % 0 %
White 0 % 0.3 % 0 %
Absenteeism

Metric 2024
Average Daily Attendance 92 %
Truancy Rate 3.2 %
Unified Improvement Plan: Priority Performance Challenges

Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education,...

Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education, and/or to be successful in the workforce, earning a living wage immediately upon graduation. The School Finder only contains one portion of the UIP, each school's Priority Performance Challenges. To access any school's complete UIP, you can visit: School and District UIPs

Low achievement in Early Literacy for targeted student subgroups.

Low Math and ELA CMAS achievement for targeted subgroups.

Low Student Engagement for targeted student subgroups

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