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Lewis-Palmer School District

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146 Jefferson St
Monument, CO 80132
El Paso County
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PH: (719) 488-4700
FAX: (719) 488-5951

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5817 students
  • 10 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 89% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing
 76% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 69% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 76% (2009)
 66% (2008)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Writing
 80% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 90% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Writing
 81% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 86% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2009.

Science
 75% (2009)
 77% (2008)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

Writing
 78% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading
 88% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 79% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
 82% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 71% (2009)
 70% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.

Writing
 65% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 39% (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.

Testing in Colorado: An Overview

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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 Students89%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
IEP62%
Non-IEP92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Language proficiency status - not applicable90%
Neither migrant nor immigrant89%

WritingThis District
All Students76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
IEP41%
Non-IEP79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Neither migrant nor immigrant76%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
IEP56%
Non-IEP93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Language proficiency status - not applicable91%
Neither migrant nor immigrant90%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
IEP51%
Non-IEP88%
Language proficiency status - not applicable86%
Neither migrant nor immigrant85%

WritingThis District
All Students69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic43%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
IEP44%
Non-IEP72%
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
Neither migrant nor immigrant69%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
IEP54%
Non-IEP91%
Language proficiency status - not applicable88%
Neither migrant nor immigrant88%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
IEP43%
Non-IEP94%
Language proficiency status - not applicable90%
Neither migrant nor immigrant89%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
IEP36%
Non-IEP80%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Neither migrant nor immigrant76%

WritingThis District
All Students80%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
IEP26%
Non-IEP86%
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%
Neither migrant nor immigrant80%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
IEP55%
Non-IEP91%
Language proficiency status - not applicable88%
Neither migrant nor immigrant88%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
IEP53%
Non-IEP93%
Language proficiency status - not applicable91%
Neither migrant nor immigrant90%

WritingThis District
All Students81%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
IEP32%
Non-IEP85%
Language proficiency status - not applicable82%
Neither migrant nor immigrant81%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
IEP38%
Non-IEP88%
Language proficiency status - not applicable86%
Neither migrant nor immigrant85%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
IEP45%
Non-IEP93%
Language proficiency status - not applicable90%
Neither migrant nor immigrant90%

WritingThis District
All Students86%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
IEP47%
Non-IEP89%
Language proficiency status - not applicable87%
Neither migrant nor immigrant86%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
IEP29%
Non-IEP84%
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%
Neither migrant nor immigrant80%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
IEP31%
Non-IEP90%
Language proficiency status - not applicable87%
Neither migrant nor immigrant86%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
IEP29%
Non-IEP79%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%

WritingThis District
All Students78%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
IEP28%
Non-IEP82%
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%
Neither migrant nor immigrant79%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
IEP26%
Non-IEP80%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Neither migrant nor immigrant76%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
IEP25%
Non-IEP92%
Language proficiency status - not applicable89%
Neither migrant nor immigrant88%

WritingThis District
All Students79%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
IEP18%
Non-IEP83%
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%
Neither migrant nor immigrant79%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic45%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
IEP14%
Non-IEP66%
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%
Neither migrant nor immigrant63%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
IEP11%
Non-IEP85%
Language proficiency status - not applicable82%
Neither migrant nor immigrant81%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
IEP16%
Non-IEP73%
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%
Neither migrant nor immigrant71%

WritingThis District
All Students65%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
IEP11%
Non-IEP67%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female41%
Male47%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
IEP5%
Non-IEP46%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%
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 2319n/a
Graduating class of 2007 221921
Graduating class of 2006 211921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2219n/a
Graduating class of 2007 211821
Graduating class of 2006 211821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2319n/a
Graduating class of 2007 221921
Graduating class of 2006 221921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2320n/a
Graduating class of 2007 221922
Graduating class of 2006 221921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 221921
Graduating class of 2006 211921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200895%
Graduating class of 200795%
Graduating class of 200693%
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: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1517

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White (not Hispanic)88%61%
Hispanic6%28%
Asian or Pacific Islander3%3%
Black (not Hispanic)2%6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program6%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$7,812$8,094
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%58%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration14%15%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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