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0235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
Pitkin County
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PH: (970) 925-3760
FAX: (970) 925-5721

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1187 students
  • 5 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 58% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 50% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 66% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2008.

Writing
 76% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Writing
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

Writing
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 82% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 74% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 86% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Writing
 78% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
  • The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Colorado: An Overview

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 CSAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch88%
Non-IEP91%
Language proficiency status - not applicable91%
Neither migrant nor immigrant88%

WritingThis District
All Students58%
Female66%
Male49%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch61%
Non-IEP60%
Language proficiency status - not applicable64%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch89%
Non-IEP88%
Language proficiency status - not applicable92%
Neither migrant nor immigrant89%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch86%
Non-IEP89%
Language proficiency status - not applicable88%
Neither migrant nor immigrant84%

WritingThis District
All Students66%
Female74%
Male57%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch68%
Non-IEP71%
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%
Neither migrant nor immigrant66%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch91%
Non-IEP92%
Language proficiency status - not applicable92%
Neither migrant nor immigrant88%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch90%
IEP50%
Non-IEP94%
Language proficiency status - not applicable92%
Neither migrant nor immigrant88%

ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female60%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch68%
IEP25%
Non-IEP71%
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%
Neither migrant nor immigrant64%

WritingThis District
All Students76%
Female82%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
IEP56%
Non-IEP79%
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female79%
Male82%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch82%
IEP38%
Non-IEP87%
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%
Neither migrant nor immigrant81%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch89%
Non-IEP89%
Language proficiency status - not applicable91%
Neither migrant nor immigrant89%

WritingThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch81%
Non-IEP80%
Language proficiency status - not applicable82%
Neither migrant nor immigrant80%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female72%
Male77%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Non-IEP76%
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%
Neither migrant nor immigrant77%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female96%
Male81%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch90%
Non-IEP91%
Language proficiency status - not applicable90%
Neither migrant nor immigrant90%

WritingThis District
All Students84%
Female90%
Male80%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch86%
Non-IEP89%
Language proficiency status - not applicable87%
Neither migrant nor immigrant86%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female57%
Male68%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch63%
Non-IEP66%
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%
Neither migrant nor immigrant64%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female92%
Male81%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch90%
Non-IEP90%
Language proficiency status - not applicable90%
Neither migrant nor immigrant88%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male71%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
Non-IEP77%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%

WritingThis District
All Students74%
Female86%
Male64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
Non-IEP77%
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%
Neither migrant nor immigrant76%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female68%
Male67%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch70%
Non-IEP72%
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
Neither migrant nor immigrant69%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch85%
Non-IEP86%
Language proficiency status - not applicable88%
Neither migrant nor immigrant86%

WritingThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Non-IEP79%
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%
Neither migrant nor immigrant78%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female55%
Male65%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)66%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch62%
Non-IEP62%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch89%
Non-IEP91%
Language proficiency status - not applicable90%
Neither migrant nor immigrant89%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female74%
Male66%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Non-IEP74%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Neither migrant nor immigrant73%

WritingThis District
All Students78%
Female91%
Male64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch80%
Non-IEP81%
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%
Neither migrant nor immigrant82%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female45%
Male58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
Non-IEP55%
Language proficiency status - not applicable56%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
  • The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Colorado: An Overview

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2219n/a
Graduating class of 2007 211921
Graduating class of 2006 221921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2219n/a
Graduating class of 2007 211821
Graduating class of 2006 221821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2219n/a
Graduating class of 2007 211921
Graduating class of 2006 201921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 221922
Graduating class of 2006 221921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 211921
Graduating class of 2006 221921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 2008100%
Graduating class of 200799%
Graduating class of 200692%
Source: CO Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination. All high school students in Colorado must take the ACT.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores for the graduating class of 2008 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in April 2007. Scores for the graduating class of 2007 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in April 2006. Scores for the graduating class of 2006 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in April 2005.
  • If there are fewer than 16 students in a district, the Colorado Department of Education does not report data for that district.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1217

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic86%63%
Hispanic11%27%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%3%
Black, not Hispanic<1%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program4%33%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,834$9,095
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%57%
Student and staff support3%7%
Administration19%17%
Other expenditures11%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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