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Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

Public | 6-8 | 558 students

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Posted February 9, 2011

I went to Swigert last year during its first year. It was rough at first because the rules and disipline were not consistant, but then it got a lot better. They had this awesome teacher, Mrs. Jameson, in 8th grade who brought everyone together. All the students felt that she would help them if they needed it and she worked really hard to make sure everyone felt safe and was learning. She was the hardest working teacher their and we all knew it was because she loved us. I don't think she did it for the money, she really loved teaching. I am really glad to have her and its too bad she moved. I would have visited her class this year.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP 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. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP 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. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP 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. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students25%
Female19%
Male29%
Black (not Hispanic)16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)37%
Free lunch eligible21%
Reduced lunch eligible47%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch35%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities28%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)17%
Language proficiency status - not applicable24%

Reading

All Students44%
Female42%
Male45%
Black (not Hispanic)48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible59%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)4%
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)21%
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%

Writing

All Students21%
Female20%
Male22%
Black (not Hispanic)28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)33%
Free lunch eligible17%
Reduced lunch eligible41%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities25%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable23%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP 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. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

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.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students24%
Female22%
Male26%
Black (not Hispanic)0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)37%
Free lunch eligible21%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch35%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities26%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable29%

Reading

All Students40%
Female50%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Free lunch eligible39%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch35%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)25%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Writing

All Students45%
Female57%
Male32%
Black (not Hispanic)30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Free lunch eligible41%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)36%
Language proficiency status - not applicable46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP 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. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

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.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students17%
Female18%
Male17%
Black (not Hispanic)6%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)28%
Free lunch eligible16%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch22%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities19%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable20%

Reading

All Students35%
Female39%
Male32%
Black (not Hispanic)31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)44%
Free lunch eligible27%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch57%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable40%

Science

All Students14%
Female14%
Male13%
Black (not Hispanic)6%
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)22%
Free lunch eligible12%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch19%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities14%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)2%
Language proficiency status - not applicable15%

Writing

All Students26%
Female34%
Male17%
Black (not Hispanic)19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)33%
Free lunch eligible22%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities28%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable27%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP 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. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

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.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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4220 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Phone: (719) 328-6900

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