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Gunnison Watershed School District

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800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
Gunnison County
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PH: (970) 641-7760
FAX: (970) 641-7777

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1839 students
  • 7 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing
 62% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 54% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 53% (2009)
 53% (2008)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Writing
 58% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Writing
 64% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 72% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 65% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2009.

Science
 60% (2009)
 49% (2008)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

Writing
 60% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading
 74% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 60% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 40% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
 78% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 58% (2009)
 53% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.

Writing
 49% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2009.

Math
 34% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 40% (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.

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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 Students86%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Non-IEP87%
Language proficiency status - not applicable90%
Neither migrant nor immigrant87%

WritingThis District
All Students62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)66%
Non-IEP62%
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%
Neither migrant nor immigrant63%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female73%
Male70%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Non-IEP72%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Neither migrant nor immigrant73%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Non-IEP81%
Language proficiency status - not applicable85%
Neither migrant nor immigrant80%

WritingThis District
All Students54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Non-IEP56%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Non-IEP75%
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%
Neither migrant nor immigrant74%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Non-IEP80%
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%
Neither migrant nor immigrant78%

ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Non-IEP56%
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

WritingThis District
All Students58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Non-IEP61%
Language proficiency status - not applicable62%
Neither migrant nor immigrant59%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female51%
Male70%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Non-IEP66%
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%
Neither migrant nor immigrant64%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Non-IEP85%
Language proficiency status - not applicable88%
Neither migrant nor immigrant87%

WritingThis District
All Students64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Non-IEP66%
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%
Neither migrant nor immigrant66%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female66%
Male64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Non-IEP67%
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%
Neither migrant nor immigrant67%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
IEP12%
Non-IEP80%
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%
Neither migrant nor immigrant74%

WritingThis District
All Students65%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
IEP6%
Non-IEP73%
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%
Neither migrant nor immigrant66%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male59%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
IEP18%
Non-IEP65%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
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)87%
Non-IEP85%
Language proficiency status - not applicable84%
Neither migrant nor immigrant82%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Non-IEP63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable62%
Neither migrant nor immigrant60%

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)62%
Non-IEP63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%
Neither migrant nor immigrant60%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female56%
Male52%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Non-IEP57%
Language proficiency status - not applicable56%
Neither migrant nor immigrant55%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Non-IEP80%
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%
Neither migrant nor immigrant77%

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)66%
Non-IEP64%
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female39%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)46%
Non-IEP43%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant42%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Non-IEP84%
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%
Neither migrant nor immigrant80%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic12%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Non-IEP63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%
Neither migrant nor immigrant59%

WritingThis District
All Students49%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Non-IEP54%
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%
Neither migrant nor immigrant50%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female28%
Male39%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic29%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)35%
Non-IEP37%
Language proficiency status - not applicable35%
Neither migrant nor immigrant34%
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 2219n/a
Graduating class of 2007 201921
Graduating class of 2006 211921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2019n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191821
Graduating class of 2006 201821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2119n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191921
Graduating class of 2006 211921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 201922
Graduating class of 2006 211921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 201921
Graduating class of 2006 211921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200890%
Graduating class of 200790%
Graduating class of 200695%
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)84%61%
Hispanic13%28%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%1%
Asian or Pacific Islander1%3%
Black (not Hispanic)<1%6%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program17%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$7,908$8,094
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%58%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration11%15%
Other expenditures15%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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