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Harris Bilingual Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 319 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 10, 2013

Harris is a bilingual school, but there is very little support for English speakers learning Spanish. I had 2 kids go through K-5 and I saw a varied understanding among their classmates. Some were "fluent" and some "checked out" during Spanish week. The emphasis is on aural understanding and reading, with very little attention paid to speaking, and writing. The grammar of Spanish does not get introduced until 5th grade. So, essentially, my daughters could listen to NPR in Spanish, and read at close to grade level, but they can't write or speak grammatically correctly. That being said, the teachers are, for the most part, amazing. The culture of the school is very inclusive and diverse. I also love that it is a small school and run with a high expectation for behavior and respect. The only other part of being at Harris that was sometimes challenging was the imaginary line between the Spanish speaking parents and the English speaking parents. Parental involvement is HIGH, but it tends to be lop-sided.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2009

Harris is a wonderful school, if you are looking for involved parents, and caring teachers! We have thoroughly enjoyed the friendliness of staff and parents alike. They are committed to educating children to be bilingual in all aspects of education, it's a beautiful thing!
—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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%
Reading

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%
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 Students75%
Female82%
Male67%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible63%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)61%
Language proficiency status - not applicable96%

Reading

All Students82%
Female81%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable91%

Writing

All Students56%
Female63%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%
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 Students83%
Female71%
Male96%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible77%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)100%
Language proficiency status - not applicable90%

Reading

All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible50%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)71%
Language proficiency status - not applicable100%

Writing

All Students49%
Female46%
Male52%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)53%
Language proficiency status - not applicable60%
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 Students68%
Female78%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible60%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)55%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%

Reading

All Students83%
Female96%
Male67%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible70%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)70%
Language proficiency status - not applicable94%

Science

All Students61%
Female65%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)30%
Language proficiency status - not applicable88%

Writing

All Students71%
Female87%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)55%
Language proficiency status - not applicable82%
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
Hispanic 66% 28%
White 33% 61%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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501 East Elizabeth
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 488-5200

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