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Canon City Schools

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101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
Fremont County
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PH: (719) 276-5700
FAX: (719) 276-5739

  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 3702 students
  • 10 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Writing
 42% (2011)
 42% (2010)
 41% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2011.

Math
 68% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 66% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

Writing
 53% (2011)
 47% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 56% in 2011.

Math
 70% (2011)
 68% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 69% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science
 39% (2011)
 41% (2010)
 41% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

Writing
 57% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.

Math
 62% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 71% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2011.

Writing
 57% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2011.

Math
 55% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing
 57% (2011)
 59% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2011.

Math
 56% (2011)
 52% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 65% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Science
 45% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2011.

Writing
 56% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 51% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2011.

Math
 50% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading
 59% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2011.

Writing
 46% (2011)
 45% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2011.

Math
 32% (2011)
 33% (2010)
 29% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 62% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

Science
 46% (2011)
 47% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

Writing
 47% (2011)
 46% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2011.

Math
 24% (2011)
 28% (2010)
 21% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 32% in 2011.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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 Students71%
Female77%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Free lunch eligible59%
Reduced lunch eligible65%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch82%
IEP21%
Non-IEP79%

WritingThis District
All Students42%
Female50%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White44%
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligible41%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch51%
IEP5%
Non-IEP49%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female65%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligible71%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch79%
IEP30%
Non-IEP75%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female77%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Free lunch eligible51%
Reduced lunch eligible74%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch79%
IEP16%
Non-IEP73%

WritingThis District
All Students53%
Female69%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Free lunch eligible34%
Reduced lunch eligible66%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch67%
IEP16%
Non-IEP57%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Free lunch eligible53%
Reduced lunch eligible77%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch84%
IEP39%
Non-IEP74%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Free lunch eligible59%
Reduced lunch eligible61%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
IEP18%
Non-IEP76%

ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Female35%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Free lunch eligible20%
Reduced lunch eligible39%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch52%
IEP3%
Non-IEP43%

WritingThis District
All Students57%
Female64%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible45%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
IEP12%
Non-IEP63%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female62%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligible48%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch71%
IEP24%
Non-IEP67%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female80%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Free lunch eligible64%
Reduced lunch eligible79%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
IEP14%
Non-IEP76%

WritingThis District
All Students57%
Female70%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Free lunch eligible47%
Reduced lunch eligible61%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch64%
IEP0%
Non-IEP61%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female57%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Free lunch eligible47%
Reduced lunch eligible54%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch62%
IEP5%
Non-IEP59%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female83%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Free lunch eligible63%
Reduced lunch eligible79%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch80%
IEP19%
Non-IEP82%

WritingThis District
All Students57%
Female71%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Free lunch eligible47%
Reduced lunch eligible58%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch63%
IEP6%
Non-IEP64%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female56%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Free lunch eligible45%
Reduced lunch eligible42%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch65%
IEP9%
Non-IEP62%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female75%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible68%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
IEP14%
Non-IEP72%

ScienceThis District
All Students45%
Female44%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White47%
Free lunch eligible28%
Reduced lunch eligible55%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch53%
IEP11%
Non-IEP50%

WritingThis District
All Students56%
Female65%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligible71%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch65%
IEP8%
Non-IEP63%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Free lunch eligible27%
Reduced lunch eligible42%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch64%
IEP11%
Non-IEP56%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female69%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Free lunch eligible42%
Reduced lunch eligible52%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch71%
IEP14%
Non-IEP66%

WritingThis District
All Students46%
Female55%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White47%
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligible39%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch58%
IEP11%
Non-IEP51%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female27%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White32%
Free lunch eligible19%
Reduced lunch eligible10%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch44%
IEP9%
Non-IEP35%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female70%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Free lunch eligible50%
Reduced lunch eligible48%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch70%
IEP4%
Non-IEP68%

ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female41%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White47%
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligible55%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch48%
IEP4%
Non-IEP50%

WritingThis District
All Students47%
Female58%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White49%
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligible31%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
IEP0%
Non-IEP52%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female21%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White26%
Free lunch eligible17%
Reduced lunch eligible24%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch28%
IEP0%
Non-IEP27%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1617

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic88%61%
Hispanic9%28%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%6%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program39%35%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,457$8,094
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%58%
Student and staff support8%10%
Administration14%15%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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