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395 South Ellicott Highway
Ellicott, CO 80808
El Paso County
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PH: (719) 683-2700
FAX: (719) 683-4442

  • Grades PK-12
  • 869 students
  • 3 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 73% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing
 44% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 65% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 52% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 47% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 27% (2009)
 29% (2008)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Writing
 27% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 31% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 61% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Writing
 42% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 52% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 39% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2009.

Science
 47% (2009)
 30% (2008)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

Writing
 42% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading
 66% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 42% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 22% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
 67% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 51% (2009)
 37% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.

Writing
 38% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2009.

Math
 20% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 15% (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 Students73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Non-IEP78%
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%
Neither migrant nor immigrant73%

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)48%
Non-IEP45%
Language proficiency status - not applicable45%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female66%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Non-IEP61%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Non-IEP75%
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%

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)54%
Non-IEP60%
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%
Neither migrant nor immigrant52%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female73%
Male79%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Non-IEP85%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Neither migrant nor immigrant76%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)52%
Non-IEP57%
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%
Neither migrant nor immigrant47%

ScienceThis District
All Students27%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic0%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)37%
Non-IEP33%
Language proficiency status - not applicable30%
Neither migrant nor immigrant27%

WritingThis District
All Students27%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic12%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)33%
Non-IEP33%
Language proficiency status - not applicable29%
Neither migrant nor immigrant27%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female37%
Male25%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic12%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
Non-IEP38%
Language proficiency status - not applicable35%
Neither migrant nor immigrant31%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Non-IEP70%
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%

WritingThis District
All Students42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Non-IEP49%
Language proficiency status - not applicable46%
Neither migrant nor immigrant42%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female45%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
Non-IEP51%
Language proficiency status - not applicable48%
Neither migrant nor immigrant43%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Non-IEP60%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant53%

WritingThis District
All Students39%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)46%
Non-IEP45%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant40%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female58%
Male29%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Non-IEP47%
Language proficiency status - not applicable46%
Neither migrant nor immigrant42%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Non-IEP67%
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%
Neither migrant nor immigrant62%

ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
Non-IEP50%
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%
Neither migrant nor immigrant47%

WritingThis District
All Students42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Non-IEP45%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant42%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female39%
Male47%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
Non-IEP45%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant42%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Non-IEP70%
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%
Neither migrant nor immigrant67%

WritingThis District
All Students42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
Non-IEP44%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant43%

MathThis District
All Students22%
Female18%
Male24%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)29%
Non-IEP23%
Language proficiency status - not applicable23%
Neither migrant nor immigrant22%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Non-IEP85%
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant68%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Non-IEP63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%
Neither migrant nor immigrant52%

WritingThis District
All Students38%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Non-IEP50%
Language proficiency status - not applicable38%
Neither migrant nor immigrant38%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female24%
Male17%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)22%
Non-IEP26%
Language proficiency status - not applicable20%
Neither migrant nor immigrant20%
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 1719n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 171921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1619n/a
Graduating class of 2007 171821
Graduating class of 2006 151821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1719n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 161921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1720n/a
Graduating class of 2007 171922
Graduating class of 2006 181921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1720n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 171921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200880%
Graduating class of 200776%
Graduating class of 200690%
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)76%61%
Hispanic20%28%
Black (not Hispanic)2%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 program57%34%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Absence/truancy rate2%2%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,802$8,094
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%58%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration15%15%
Other expenditures22%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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