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1405 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Garfield County
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PH: (970) 384-6000
FAX: (970) 384-6005

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5040 students
  • 12 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 58% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 42% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 50% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 55% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 38% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 58% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Science
 36% (2008)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2008.

Writing
 46% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 62% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Writing
 54% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 57% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 48% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 63% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 45% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

Writing
 51% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 60% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 43% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 49% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Writing
 45% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 35% (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 Students58%
Female63%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligible41%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch71%
IEP13%
Non-IEP61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)34%
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%
Immigrant26%
Neither migrant nor immigrant63%

WritingThis District
All Students42%
Female48%
Male37%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligible9%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch53%
IEP13%
Non-IEP44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)26%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Immigrant16%
Neither migrant nor immigrant46%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Free lunch eligible49%
Reduced lunch eligible54%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
IEP38%
Non-IEP65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%
Immigrant48%
Neither migrant nor immigrant67%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female59%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible43%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch65%
IEP25%
Non-IEP57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Immigrant18%
Neither migrant nor immigrant57%

WritingThis District
All Students38%
Female44%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible24%
Reduced lunch eligible20%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch48%
IEP4%
Non-IEP40%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Immigrant14%
Neither migrant nor immigrant39%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female53%
Male59%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Free lunch eligible39%
Reduced lunch eligible43%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch67%
IEP26%
Non-IEP58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Immigrant6%
Neither migrant nor immigrant60%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female62%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligible49%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch69%
IEP17%
Non-IEP61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable84%
Immigrant0%
Neither migrant nor immigrant60%

ScienceThis District
All Students36%
Female35%
Male36%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic14%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Free lunch eligible14%
Reduced lunch eligible15%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch48%
IEP9%
Non-IEP37%
Limited English proficient (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Immigrant0%
Neither migrant nor immigrant37%

WritingThis District
All Students46%
Female52%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Free lunch eligible27%
Reduced lunch eligible33%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch56%
IEP4%
Non-IEP49%
Limited English proficient (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
Immigrant6%
Neither migrant nor immigrant47%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female52%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Free lunch eligible30%
Reduced lunch eligible49%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch63%
IEP20%
Non-IEP55%
Limited English proficient (LEP)16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%
Neither migrant nor immigrant55%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female68%
Male57%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligible50%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
IEP18%
Non-IEP67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%
Immigrant12%
Neither migrant nor immigrant66%

WritingThis District
All Students54%
Female56%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible20%
Reduced lunch eligible46%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
IEP12%
Non-IEP58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)13%
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%
Immigrant8%
Neither migrant nor immigrant57%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female53%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligible46%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
IEP21%
Non-IEP61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)32%
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%
Immigrant12%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female62%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
IEP18%
Non-IEP61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Immigrant19%
Neither migrant nor immigrant60%

WritingThis District
All Students48%
Female58%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Free lunch eligible23%
Reduced lunch eligible44%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch56%
IEP13%
Non-IEP51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%
Immigrant10%
Neither migrant nor immigrant51%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female41%
Male36%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligible20%
Reduced lunch eligible32%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch45%
IEP8%
Non-IEP41%
Limited English proficient (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%
Immigrant19%
Neither migrant nor immigrant39%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligible45%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
IEP16%
Non-IEP68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable82%
Immigrant17%
Neither migrant nor immigrant66%

ScienceThis District
All Students45%
Female41%
Male49%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic11%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Free lunch eligible13%
Reduced lunch eligible15%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch56%
IEP17%
Non-IEP48%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%
Immigrant11%
Neither migrant nor immigrant47%

WritingThis District
All Students51%
Female60%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Free lunch eligible23%
Reduced lunch eligible20%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch61%
IEP10%
Non-IEP55%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
Immigrant6%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female38%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic12%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Free lunch eligible13%
Reduced lunch eligible10%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch50%
IEP10%
Non-IEP44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)18%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Immigrant11%
Neither migrant nor immigrant43%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female65%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligible40%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch65%
IEP21%
Non-IEP63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%
Immigrant9%
Neither migrant nor immigrant64%

WritingThis District
All Students43%
Female54%
Male33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Free lunch eligible15%
Reduced lunch eligible24%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch49%
IEP15%
Non-IEP46%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%
Immigrant6%
Neither migrant nor immigrant47%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female33%
Male29%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic13%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Free lunch eligible10%
Reduced lunch eligible12%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch35%
IEP6%
Non-IEP33%
Limited English proficient (LEP)5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Immigrant6%
Neither migrant nor immigrant33%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Free lunch eligible35%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch71%
IEP27%
Non-IEP69%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Neither migrant nor immigrant68%

ScienceThis District
All Students49%
Female48%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible21%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch53%
IEP9%
Non-IEP52%
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%
Neither migrant nor immigrant51%

WritingThis District
All Students45%
Female53%
Male37%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic15%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligible15%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch49%
IEP14%
Non-IEP47%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant46%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female32%
Male34%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic11%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)44%
Free lunch eligible6%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch36%
IEP0%
Non-IEP35%
Language proficiency status - not applicable40%
Neither migrant nor immigrant34%
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 1919n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191921
Graduating class of 2006 191921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1819n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181821
Graduating class of 2006 191821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1919n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 181921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191922
Graduating class of 2006 191921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191921
Graduating class of 2006 191921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200887%
Graduating class of 200796%
Graduating class of 200688%
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 teacher1517

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic56%63%
Hispanic42%27%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%6%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program28%33%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,650$9,095
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%57%
Student and staff support8%7%
Administration14%17%
Other expenditures16%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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