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Garnet Mesa Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 539 students

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Posted May 19, 2009

My son is in Kindergarden, and he is doing great, thanks to all the staff and sepcially to miss Hawk, she is great!!!! Great school !!! can't wait to see my son in 1st grade.!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2008

This school has made amazing strides! The teachers and administration are phenomenal. Quite a few parents have brought their children here from other schools because of the high expectations and rigor. The environment is warm and inviting. The entire staff is caring and committed to student success. Amazing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2008

Great School! My two kids are doing great. I like the Spalding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2007

My child is only in the 1st grade, but 2/2 teachers with excellence in teaching is great in my book. She is reading and trying to learn cursive on her own. The two teachers she has had encourage and praise learning, and the principle tries so hard to get to know everyone. He may not know me from the next parent, but when I am there he treats me as though he has known me for years. It is a very comfortable environment, and it shows in the children who attend there.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 71% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
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 71% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%
Reading

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%
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 64% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%
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 Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligible74%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable89%

Reading

All Students81%
Female89%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligible74%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%

Writing

All Students69%
Female76%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Free lunch eligible62%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
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 Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Free lunch eligible69%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%

Reading

All Students59%
Female57%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)66%
Free lunch eligible58%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%

Writing

All Students51%
Female61%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Free lunch eligible49%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
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 Students69%
Female75%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Free lunch eligible60%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%

Reading

All Students71%
Female86%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligible57%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%

Science

All Students42%
Female36%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%

Writing

All Students64%
Female75%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Free lunch eligible49%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 61%
Hispanic 30% 28%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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600 A St
Delta, CO 81416
Phone: (970) 874-8003

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