2011-12 Colorado Governor's Distinguished Improvement Awards
The Governor's Distinguished Improvement awards are given to schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth. On the school performance framework that is used by the state to evaluate schools, these schools "exceed" expectations on the indicator related to longitudinal academic growth and "meet or exceed" expectations on the indicator related to academic growth gaps.
2011-12 Colorado John Irwin Schools of Excellence Awards
The John Irwin awards are given to schools that demonstrate excellent academic achievement. On the school performance framework that is used by the state to evaluate schools, these schools "exceed" expectations on the academic achievement indicator and "meet or exceed" expectations on the indicator related to academic growth gaps.
5280 Magazine Middle School of Distinction
August, 2012: Each year 5280 Magazine acknowledges schools that are excelling and "helping their students thrive..." This year Montessori Peaks Academy was listed in the highest achieving school list for the Middle School grades--6th for us. One of eighteen schools listed, MPA demonstrates high achievement and growth in all areas tested--reading, writing, and math.