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1700 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
Denver County
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  • Grades K-12
  • 336 students
  • 1 school

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 91% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 43% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 50% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 50% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 96% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2008.

Writing
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 18% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Writing
 46% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 81% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

Writing
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 93% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 59% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 21% (2005)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Writing
 54% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.

Math
 15% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 28% (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 Students91%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch91%
Non-IEP91%
Language proficiency status - not applicable91%
Neither migrant nor immigrant91%

WritingThis District
All Students43%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch43%
Non-IEP45%
Language proficiency status - not applicable45%
Neither migrant nor immigrant43%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch87%
Non-IEP91%
Language proficiency status - not applicable86%
Neither migrant nor immigrant87%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
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 lunch79%
Non-IEP81%
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%
Neither migrant nor immigrant79%

WritingThis District
All Students50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch50%
Non-IEP57%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Neither migrant nor immigrant50%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch50%
Non-IEP48%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Neither migrant nor immigrant50%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch96%
Non-IEP95%
Language proficiency status - not applicable96%
Neither migrant nor immigrant96%

ScienceThis District
All Students54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
Non-IEP53%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

WritingThis District
All Students58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch58%
Non-IEP68%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%

MathThis District
All Students71%
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 lunch71%
Non-IEP79%
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%
Neither migrant nor immigrant71%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Male80%
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 lunch83%
Non-IEP85%
Language proficiency status - not applicable85%
Neither migrant nor immigrant83%

WritingThis District
All Students46%
Male40%
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 lunch46%
Non-IEP48%
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%
Neither migrant nor immigrant46%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch49%
Non-IEP48%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Neither migrant nor immigrant49%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Male71%
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 lunch81%
Non-IEP82%
Language proficiency status - not applicable84%
Neither migrant nor immigrant81%

WritingThis District
All Students72%
Male59%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Non-IEP71%
Language proficiency status - not applicable74%
Neither migrant nor immigrant72%

MathThis District
All Students28%
Male29%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)26%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch28%
Non-IEP29%
Language proficiency status - not applicable29%
Neither migrant nor immigrant28%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch81%
Non-IEP87%
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%
Neither migrant nor immigrant81%

ScienceThis District
All Students52%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch52%
Non-IEP48%
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%
Neither migrant nor immigrant52%

WritingThis District
All Students59%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch59%
Non-IEP70%
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%
Neither migrant nor immigrant59%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)32%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch33%
Non-IEP39%
Language proficiency status - not applicable33%
Neither migrant nor immigrant33%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
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 lunch93%
Non-IEP100%
Language proficiency status - not applicable93%
Neither migrant nor immigrant93%

WritingThis District
All Students59%
Female81%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch59%
Non-IEP68%
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%
Neither migrant nor immigrant59%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch44%
Non-IEP55%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
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 lunch92%
Non-IEP92%
Language proficiency status - not applicable92%
Neither migrant nor immigrant92%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch58%
Non-IEP56%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%

WritingThis District
All Students54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
Non-IEP56%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

MathThis District
All Students15%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)17%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch15%
Non-IEP16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable15%
Neither migrant nor immigrant15%
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 2119n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191921
Graduating class of 2006 181921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2119n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191821
Graduating class of 2006 181821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1919n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 171921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191922
Graduating class of 2006 181921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 181921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 2008n/a
Graduating class of 2007100%
Graduating class of 2006n/a
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 teacher1717
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
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EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Unspecified100%n/a
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program0%34%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Absence/truancy rate1%2%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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