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Dual Immersion Academy

Public | PK-5 | 272 students

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Posted April 15, 2013

This school lacks adequate resources to assist gifted students and students with learning disabilities/challenges. When inquiring about possible classroom interventions (outside a learning plan or 504) to assist a struggling student, the school sent home a brochure for an alternative elementary school. Additionally, there are no resources available to assist English dominant students who are struggling in Spanish (this is an issue when students spend 50% of their day learning in Spanish). Resources/tutoring in English are available to students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, regardless of student performance/learning needs. In 2012, this school had high staff turnover.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2011

This school provides a unique bilingual, bi-cultural and bi-literate experience. We couldn't be happier with our choice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

Students study daily in both Spanish & English. The best time to learn a 2nd language is before the age of 12.


Posted April 27, 2009

I have found that DIA has performed extremely well for my son. He arrived second semester of kindergarten and has kept pace. I find that the challenging schedule has improved him in so many ways. With respect to the comment made on April 8, 2008 I see a lot of finger pointing going on. Since when has it been the education systems job to... I often find that many parents feel they don t have to step up. If there is a gap in a child s learning there are other tools available in the community to assist with that issue. One example would be Sylvan. A school as demanding for a child as DIA may not be the place for a child that has a parent unwilling to fill the learning gap. I have found the educators to be very accommodating and open to having parents join classes and get involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2008

Childern are being bullied. Teachers are not taking action. My child has a learning disabitity, and this school told me they don't have the resorces to deal with the disabitity. The principal & all teachers involved had only one suggestion and that was to take the child out of that school. The child has attened that school since kindergarden. The child in now in 3 grade and has a reading level at frist grade level. This staff was not very dedicated to help this child to close the gap. They blamed the child that he/she was a bad child. And the only solution was to pass her/him to another school. Students are pick on by other students and teacher and principal are told and nothing is done, it continues until the child hate to go to school . I would not recomened this school to any one.


Posted January 24, 2008

An excellent school with dedicated teachers and parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
Reading

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%
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 Students44%
Female33%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible22%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Reading

All Students74%
Femalen/a
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 lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Writing

All Students42%
Femalen/a
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 disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a
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 Students70%
Female67%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable94%

Reading

All Students53%
Female53%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%

Writing

All Students22%
Female24%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible5%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities23%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
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 Students46%
Female35%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%

Reading

All Students54%
Female45%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%

Science

All Students40%
Female30%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%

Writing

All Students43%
Female45%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible41%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%
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 77% 28%
White 20% 61%
Black 2% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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552 A West Main St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: (970) 254-6070

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