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Delta County School District 50

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7655 2075 Road
Delta, CO 81416
Delta County
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PH: (970) 874-4438
FAX: (970) 874-5744

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5510 students
  • 20 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing
 61% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 68% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 50% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 49% (2009)
 48% (2008)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Writing
 64% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 75% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Writing
 63% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 58% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

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

Science
 43% (2009)
 48% (2008)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

Writing
 48% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

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

Writing
 53% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 29% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
 74% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 48% (2009)
 51% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.

Writing
 46% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2009.

Math
 20% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 24% (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 Students77%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
IEP31%
Non-IEP83%
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%
Neither migrant nor immigrant77%

WritingThis District
All Students61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
IEP2%
Non-IEP69%
Language proficiency status - not applicable62%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female72%
Male79%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
IEP32%
Non-IEP82%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
IEP11%
Non-IEP73%
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%
Neither migrant nor immigrant69%

WritingThis District
All Students50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
IEP4%
Non-IEP54%
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%
Neither migrant nor immigrant51%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female75%
Male72%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
IEP36%
Non-IEP77%
Language proficiency status - not applicable74%
Neither migrant nor immigrant73%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
IEP19%
Non-IEP78%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Neither migrant nor immigrant74%

ScienceThis District
All Students49%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
IEP19%
Non-IEP52%
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%
Neither migrant nor immigrant50%

WritingThis District
All Students64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
IEP8%
Non-IEP70%
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
IEP22%
Non-IEP74%
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
Neither migrant nor immigrant70%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
IEP40%
Non-IEP79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%
Neither migrant nor immigrant76%

WritingThis District
All Students63%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)66%
IEP25%
Non-IEP67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%
Neither migrant nor immigrant63%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female64%
Male65%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
IEP20%
Non-IEP69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
IEP12%
Non-IEP69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%

WritingThis District
All Students58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
IEP6%
Non-IEP63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%
Neither migrant nor immigrant59%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female57%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
IEP3%
Non-IEP58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)18%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
IEP12%
Non-IEP71%
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%

ScienceThis District
All Students43%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic15%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
IEP6%
Non-IEP48%
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%

WritingThis District
All Students48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
IEP2%
Non-IEP55%
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%
Neither migrant nor immigrant49%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female49%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)52%
IEP8%
Non-IEP54%
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%
Neither migrant nor immigrant49%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
IEP18%
Non-IEP75%
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%
Neither migrant nor immigrant70%

WritingThis District
All Students53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
IEP5%
Non-IEP58%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female28%
Male30%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic14%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)32%
IEP2%
Non-IEP32%
Language proficiency status - not applicable31%
Neither migrant nor immigrant29%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
IEP23%
Non-IEP78%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%

ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
IEP3%
Non-IEP52%
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%
Neither migrant nor immigrant49%

WritingThis District
All Students46%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
IEP10%
Non-IEP49%
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%
Neither migrant nor immigrant46%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female21%
Male20%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic8%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)23%
IEP3%
Non-IEP22%
Language proficiency status - not applicable22%
Neither migrant nor immigrant21%
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 191821
Graduating class of 2006 191821

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

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 201922
Graduating class of 2006 201921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/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 200892%
Graduating class of 200788%
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, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1917

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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%
Hispanic18%28%
American Indian or Alaskan Native<1%1%
Black (not Hispanic)<1%6%
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 program42%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$7,392$8,094
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%58%
Student and staff support4%10%
Administration16%15%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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