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591 East 80th Avenue
Denver, CO 80229
Adams County
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PH: (303) 853-1000
FAX: (303) 853-1087

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5415 students
  • 17 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 45% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 30% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 50% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 41% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 28% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 43% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Science
 12% (2008)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2008.

Writing
 34% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 46% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Writing
 37% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 40% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 33% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

Math
 15% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 19% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 37% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 17% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

Writing
 25% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 18% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 15% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 38% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 21% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 27% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2008.

Math
 15% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 12% (2006)
 15% (2005)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 35% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Writing
 17% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 21% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.

Math
 5% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 7% (2006)
 9% (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 Students45%
Female49%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)52%
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligible51%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch55%
IEP21%
Non-IEP48%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%
Neither migrant nor immigrant46%

WritingThis District
All Students30%
Female39%
Male20%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)35%
Free lunch eligible22%
Reduced lunch eligible33%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch39%
IEP9%
Non-IEP31%
Limited English proficient (LEP)27%
Language proficiency status - not applicable33%
Neither migrant nor immigrant30%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female43%
Male39%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligible44%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
IEP13%
Non-IEP43%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%
Neither migrant nor immigrant42%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students41%
Female41%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligible45%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch51%
IEP8%
Non-IEP44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)24%
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%
Neither migrant nor immigrant42%

WritingThis District
All Students28%
Female32%
Male24%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)40%
Free lunch eligible22%
Reduced lunch eligible29%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch36%
IEP5%
Non-IEP30%
Limited English proficient (LEP)12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable38%
Neither migrant nor immigrant28%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female38%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Free lunch eligible38%
Reduced lunch eligible44%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch50%
IEP10%
Non-IEP46%
Limited English proficient (LEP)32%
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students43%
Female45%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Free lunch eligible39%
Reduced lunch eligible45%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch50%
IEP14%
Non-IEP46%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%

ScienceThis District
All Students12%
Female9%
Male15%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic7%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)24%
Free lunch eligible5%
Reduced lunch eligible18%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch21%
IEP6%
Non-IEP13%
Limited English proficient (LEP)3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable17%
Neither migrant nor immigrant12%

WritingThis District
All Students34%
Female36%
Male33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
Free lunch eligible28%
Reduced lunch eligible39%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch43%
IEP11%
Non-IEP37%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant35%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female35%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligible37%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch42%
IEP19%
Non-IEP41%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant39%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students46%
Female54%
Male39%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible53%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch55%
IEP10%
Non-IEP51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant48%

WritingThis District
All Students37%
Female47%
Male28%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligible40%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch44%
IEP4%
Non-IEP41%
Limited English proficient (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable41%
Neither migrant nor immigrant38%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female35%
Male35%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligible38%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch39%
IEP14%
Non-IEP38%
Limited English proficient (LEP)21%
Language proficiency status - not applicable38%
Neither migrant nor immigrant35%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students40%
Female47%
Male33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch46%
IEP4%
Non-IEP42%
Limited English proficient (LEP)12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%
Neither migrant nor immigrant40%

WritingThis District
All Students33%
Female44%
Male23%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)44%
Free lunch eligible26%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch41%
IEP4%
Non-IEP35%
Limited English proficient (LEP)12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable40%
Neither migrant nor immigrant34%

MathThis District
All Students15%
Female14%
Male16%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic12%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)18%
Free lunch eligible11%
Reduced lunch eligible8%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch21%
IEP0%
Non-IEP16%
Limited English proficient (LEP)3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable18%
Neither migrant nor immigrant15%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students37%
Female40%
Male34%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)46%
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligible50%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch45%
IEP10%
Non-IEP39%
Limited English proficient (LEP)16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant37%

ScienceThis District
All Students17%
Female18%
Male16%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic11%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)28%
Free lunch eligible12%
Reduced lunch eligible29%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch21%
IEP10%
Non-IEP17%
Limited English proficient (LEP)2%
Language proficiency status - not applicable23%
Neither migrant nor immigrant17%

WritingThis District
All Students25%
Female35%
Male17%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)36%
Free lunch eligible18%
Reduced lunch eligible37%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch33%
IEP0%
Non-IEP27%
Limited English proficient (LEP)5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable34%
Neither migrant nor immigrant26%

MathThis District
All Students18%
Female21%
Male16%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic13%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)26%
Free lunch eligible14%
Reduced lunch eligible21%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch23%
IEP5%
Non-IEP19%
Limited English proficient (LEP)7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable21%
Neither migrant nor immigrant18%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students38%
Female44%
Male34%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)52%
Free lunch eligible30%
Reduced lunch eligible38%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch47%
IEP0%
Non-IEP40%
Limited English proficient (LEP)7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable45%
Neither migrant nor immigrant39%

WritingThis District
All Students21%
Female25%
Male17%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)30%
Free lunch eligible14%
Reduced lunch eligible18%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch29%
IEP0%
Non-IEP22%
Limited English proficient (LEP)1%
Language proficiency status - not applicable27%
Neither migrant nor immigrant21%

MathThis District
All Students15%
Female14%
Male15%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic11%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)20%
Free lunch eligible9%
Reduced lunch eligible8%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch22%
IEP0%
Non-IEP15%
Limited English proficient (LEP)8%
Language proficiency status - not applicable17%
Neither migrant nor immigrant14%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students35%
Female36%
Male33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligible29%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch37%
IEP0%
Non-IEP38%
Limited English proficient (LEP)15%
Language proficiency status - not applicable37%
Neither migrant nor immigrant35%

ScienceThis District
All Students21%
Female14%
Male27%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic14%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)33%
Free lunch eligible19%
Reduced lunch eligible29%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch21%
IEP0%
Non-IEP22%
Limited English proficient (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable24%
Neither migrant nor immigrant21%

WritingThis District
All Students17%
Female19%
Male14%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic13%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)22%
Free lunch eligible9%
Reduced lunch eligible18%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch23%
IEP0%
Non-IEP18%
Limited English proficient (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable18%
Neither migrant nor immigrant17%

MathThis District
All Students5%
Female2%
Male8%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic4%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)7%
Free lunch eligible4%
Reduced lunch eligible0%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch7%
IEP0%
Non-IEP5%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable5%
Neither migrant nor immigrant5%
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 1719n/a
Graduating class of 2007 151921
Graduating class of 2006 141921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1619n/a
Graduating class of 2007 141821
Graduating class of 2006 131821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1719n/a
Graduating class of 2007 151921
Graduating class of 2006 151921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1620n/a
Graduating class of 2007 151922
Graduating class of 2006 141921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1820n/a
Graduating class of 2007 161921
Graduating class of 2006 151921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200891%
Graduating class of 200784%
Graduating class of 200683%
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: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher2017

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic64%28%
White (not Hispanic)29%61%
Asian or Pacific Islander3%3%
Black (not Hispanic)2%6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program62%34%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Absence/truancy rate4%2%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,062$9,095
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional51%57%
Student and staff support9%7%
Administration15%17%
Other expenditures24%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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