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Adams 12 Five Star Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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1500 E 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
Adams County
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PH: (720) 972-4000
FAX: (720) 972-4169

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Grades PK-12
40,804 students
51 schools

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CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

68% (2009)

66% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing

48% (2009)

43% (2008)

47% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2009.

Math

68% (2009)

69% (2008)

68% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

63% (2009)

64% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

46% (2009)

48% (2008)

43% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

70% (2008)

72% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

66% (2009)

66% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science

42% (2009)

38% (2008)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Writing

54% (2009)

55% (2008)

54% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

66% (2008)

66% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

69% (2009)

68% (2008)

68% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Writing

50% (2009)

55% (2008)

57% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.

Math

65% (2009)

60% (2008)

60% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

64% (2009)

63% (2008)

63% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing

56% (2009)

55% (2008)

57% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

43% (2008)

45% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

59% (2009)

63% (2008)

57% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2009.

Science

48% (2009)

44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

Writing

47% (2009)

44% (2008)

43% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.

Math

44% (2009)

39% (2008)

36% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

62% (2009)

61% (2008)

62% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing

43% (2009)

39% (2008)

43% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math

31% (2009)

30% (2008)

28% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

66% (2009)

64% (2008)

68% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science

42% (2009)

43% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.

Writing

42% (2009)

41% (2008)

46% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2009.

Math

24% (2009)

21% (2008)

23% (2007)

25% (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

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Black (not Hispanic)	70%
Asian or Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	58%
White (not Hispanic)	78%
IEP	18%
Non-IEP	72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	42%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	74%
Migrant	55%
Immigrant	41%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	69%

Writing	This District
All Students	48%
Black (not Hispanic)	40%
Asian or Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	35%
White (not Hispanic)	57%
IEP	11%
Non-IEP	51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	21%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	53%
Migrant	30%
Immigrant	21%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	49%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	69%
Male	68%
Black (not Hispanic)	55%
Asian or Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	50%
White (not Hispanic)	77%
IEP	28%
Non-IEP	72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	54%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	72%
Migrant	55%
Immigrant	53%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	69%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Black (not Hispanic)	48%
Asian or Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	57%
White (not Hispanic)	72%
IEP	18%
Non-IEP	67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	21%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	68%
Migrant	30%
Immigrant	60%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	63%

Writing	This District
All Students	46%
Black (not Hispanic)	31%
Asian or Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	39%
White (not Hispanic)	53%
IEP	12%
Non-IEP	49%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	13%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	49%
Migrant	13%
Immigrant	44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	71%
Black (not Hispanic)	48%
Asian or Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	71%
White (not Hispanic)	80%
IEP	32%
Non-IEP	76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	42%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	76%
Migrant	43%
Immigrant	68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	73%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Black (not Hispanic)	56%
Asian or Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	48%
White (not Hispanic)	74%
IEP	20%
Non-IEP	70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	70%
Migrant	36%
Immigrant	36%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	67%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Black (not Hispanic)	24%
Asian or Pacific Islander	53%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	20%
White (not Hispanic)	52%
IEP	15%
Non-IEP	44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	46%
Migrant	8%
Immigrant	15%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	43%

Writing	This District
All Students	54%
Black (not Hispanic)	40%
Asian or Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	29%
White (not Hispanic)	61%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	57%
Migrant	28%
Immigrant	27%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	64%
Male	62%
Black (not Hispanic)	48%
Asian or Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	43%
White (not Hispanic)	71%
IEP	21%
Non-IEP	66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	26%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	66%
Migrant	40%
Immigrant	30%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	64%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Black (not Hispanic)	76%
Asian or Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	58%
White (not Hispanic)	77%
IEP	18%
Non-IEP	74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	74%
Migrant	30%
Immigrant	51%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	70%

Writing	This District
All Students	50%
Black (not Hispanic)	58%
Asian or Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	32%
White (not Hispanic)	57%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	54%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	14%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	54%
Migrant	25%
Immigrant	29%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	51%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	66%
Black (not Hispanic)	67%
Asian or Pacific Islander	85%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	53%
White (not Hispanic)	72%
IEP	19%
Non-IEP	70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	26%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	69%
Migrant	35%
Immigrant	36%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	66%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Black (not Hispanic)	63%
Asian or Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	57%
White (not Hispanic)	74%
IEP	19%
Non-IEP	69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	8%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	70%
Migrant	23%
Immigrant	28%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	65%

Writing	This District
All Students	56%
Black (not Hispanic)	57%
Asian or Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	39%
White (not Hispanic)	64%
IEP	11%
Non-IEP	60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	9%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	61%
Migrant	18%
Immigrant	19%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	50%
Black (not Hispanic)	46%
Asian or Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	48%
White (not Hispanic)	59%
IEP	12%
Non-IEP	55%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	13%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	54%
Migrant	32%
Immigrant	31%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	52%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Black (not Hispanic)	48%
Asian or Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	52%
White (not Hispanic)	66%
IEP	11%
Non-IEP	63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	63%
Migrant	21%
Immigrant	17%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	59%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Black (not Hispanic)	28%
Asian or Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	41%
White (not Hispanic)	58%
IEP	9%
Non-IEP	51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	52%
Migrant	12%
Immigrant	22%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	48%

Writing	This District
All Students	47%
Black (not Hispanic)	36%
Asian or Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	41%
White (not Hispanic)	55%
IEP	7%
Non-IEP	51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	1%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	51%
Migrant	12%
Immigrant	13%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	48%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	44%
Male	45%
Black (not Hispanic)	25%
Asian or Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	44%
White (not Hispanic)	52%
IEP	7%
Non-IEP	47%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	47%
Migrant	17%
Immigrant	39%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	44%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Black (not Hispanic)	54%
Asian or Pacific Islander	76%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	42%
White (not Hispanic)	70%
IEP	16%
Non-IEP	66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	8%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	65%
Migrant	16%
Immigrant	27%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	63%

Writing	This District
All Students	43%
Black (not Hispanic)	35%
Asian or Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	18%
White (not Hispanic)	51%
IEP	7%
Non-IEP	46%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	1%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	47%
Migrant	11%
Immigrant	11%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	44%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	28%
Male	33%
Black (not Hispanic)	24%
Asian or Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	21%
White (not Hispanic)	37%
IEP	2%
Non-IEP	33%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	32%
Migrant	5%
Immigrant	22%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	31%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Black (not Hispanic)	54%
Asian or Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	69%
White (not Hispanic)	73%
IEP	12%
Non-IEP	69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	70%
Immigrant	18%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	67%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Black (not Hispanic)	29%
Asian or Pacific Islander	49%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	43%
White (not Hispanic)	52%
IEP	6%
Non-IEP	45%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	47%
Immigrant	6%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	43%

Writing	This District
All Students	42%
Black (not Hispanic)	27%
Asian or Pacific Islander	51%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	40%
White (not Hispanic)	50%
IEP	4%
Non-IEP	45%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	2%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	46%
Immigrant	10%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	43%

Math	This District
All Students	24%
Female	22%
Male	26%
Black (not Hispanic)	10%
Asian or Pacific Islander	41%
Hispanic	11%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	22%
White (not Hispanic)	29%
IEP	2%
Non-IEP	25%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	25%
Immigrant	8%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	24%

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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	19	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	19	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	18	19	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	17	18	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	18	21

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	19	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	19	22
Graduating class of 2006	18	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	19	21

¹Source: CO Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2008	92%
Graduating class of 2007	89%
Graduating class of 2006	88%

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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	19	17

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White (not Hispanic)	60%	61%
Hispanic	31%	28%
Asian or Pacific Islander	5%	3%
Black (not Hispanic)	3%	6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	29%	34%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Absence/truancy rate	2%	2%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,719	$8,094

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	58%
Student and staff support	8%	10%
Administration	15%	15%
Other expenditures	16%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >