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Branson Reorganized School District

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101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
Las Animas County
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PH: (719) 946-5531
FAX: (719) 946-5619

  • Grades PK-12
  • 513 students
  • 4 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing
 43% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 50% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 68% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 48% (2009)
 56% (2008)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Writing
 48% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 72% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Writing
 44% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.

Math
 40% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 78% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 60% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 73% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2009.

Science
 54% (2009)
 59% (2008)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

Writing
 54% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading
 68% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 50% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 8% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
 78% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 50% (2009)
 46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.

Writing
 52% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2009.

Math
 18% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 Students82%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Non-IEP80%
Language proficiency status - not applicable82%
Neither migrant nor immigrant82%

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)44%
Non-IEP47%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant43%

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)75%
Non-IEP68%
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%
Neither migrant nor immigrant71%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Non-IEP85%
Language proficiency status - not applicable85%
Neither migrant nor immigrant85%

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%
Non-IEP50%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Neither migrant nor immigrant50%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Non-IEP80%
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%
Neither migrant nor immigrant80%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Non-IEP68%
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant68%

ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)41%
Non-IEP48%
Language proficiency status - not applicable48%
Neither migrant nor immigrant48%

WritingThis District
All Students48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
Non-IEP48%
Language proficiency status - not applicable48%
Neither migrant nor immigrant48%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female67%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Non-IEP65%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Non-IEP74%
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%
Neither migrant nor immigrant72%

WritingThis District
All Students44%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Non-IEP48%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Non-IEP43%
Language proficiency status - not applicable40%
Neither migrant nor immigrant40%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Non-IEP79%
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%
Neither migrant nor immigrant78%

WritingThis District
All Students60%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
Non-IEP62%
Language proficiency status - not applicable60%
Neither migrant nor immigrant60%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female55%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Non-IEP54%
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%
Neither migrant nor immigrant53%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Non-IEP73%
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%
Neither migrant nor immigrant73%

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)62%
Non-IEP53%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

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)59%
Non-IEP53%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female46%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Non-IEP50%
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%
Neither migrant nor immigrant49%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Non-IEP71%
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant68%

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)47%
Non-IEP52%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Neither migrant nor immigrant50%

MathThis District
All Students8%
Female3%
Male16%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)7%
Non-IEP8%
Language proficiency status - not applicable8%
Neither migrant nor immigrant8%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Non-IEP79%
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%
Neither migrant nor immigrant78%

ScienceThis District
All Students50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
Non-IEP52%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Neither migrant nor immigrant50%

WritingThis District
All Students52%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
Non-IEP54%
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%
Neither migrant nor immigrant52%

MathThis District
All Students18%
Female20%
Male16%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)21%
Non-IEP19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable18%
Neither migrant nor immigrant18%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 181821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1819n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 171921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 201922
Graduating class of 2006 211921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191921
Graduating class of 2006 201921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200856%
Graduating class of 200744%
Graduating class of 200659%
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, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1417

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White (not Hispanic)79%61%
Hispanic16%28%
Black (not Hispanic)3%6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%1%
Asian or Pacific Islander<1%3%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program24%34%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Absence/truancy rate<1%2%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,051$8,094
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%58%
Student and staff support8%10%
Administration19%15%
Other expenditures7%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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