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900 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
Denver County
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PH: (720) 423-3200
FAX: (720) 423-3413

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Grades PK-12
74,176 students
142 schools

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CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

51% (2009)

51% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing

34% (2009)

31% (2008)

33% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2009.

Math

49% (2009)

46% (2008)

46% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

42% (2009)

42% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

30% (2009)

30% (2008)

27% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

48% (2008)

50% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

48% (2009)

49% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science

23% (2009)

21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Writing

41% (2009)

37% (2008)

35% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

46% (2009)

47% (2008)

44% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

48% (2009)

49% (2008)

44% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Writing

42% (2009)

38% (2008)

38% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.

Math

47% (2009)

43% (2008)

40% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

45% (2009)

46% (2008)

40% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing

44% (2009)

36% (2008)

38% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2009.

Math

36% (2009)

27% (2008)

29% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

42% (2009)

45% (2008)

38% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2009.

Science

24% (2009)

21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

Writing

34% (2009)

33% (2008)

28% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.

Math

29% (2009)

25% (2008)

22% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

45% (2009)

42% (2008)

40% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing

30% (2009)

27% (2008)

27% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math

17% (2009)

19% (2008)

17% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

51% (2009)

46% (2008)

43% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science

29% (2009)

26% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.

Writing

32% (2009)

28% (2008)

28% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2009.

Math

15% (2009)

16% (2008)

13% (2007)

15% (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	51%
Black (not Hispanic)	46%
Asian or Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	53%
White (not Hispanic)	78%
IEP	19%
Non-IEP	57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	36%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	62%
Migrant	26%
Immigrant	23%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	52%

Writing	This District
All Students	34%
Black (not Hispanic)	26%
Asian or Pacific Islander	50%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	30%
White (not Hispanic)	61%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	39%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	20%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	42%
Migrant	13%
Immigrant	15%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	35%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	49%
Male	49%
Black (not Hispanic)	36%
Asian or Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	41%
White (not Hispanic)	76%
IEP	21%
Non-IEP	53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	49%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	56%
Migrant	34%
Immigrant	45%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	49%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	42%
Black (not Hispanic)	35%
Asian or Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	29%
White (not Hispanic)	76%
IEP	14%
Non-IEP	47%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	22%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	52%
Migrant	29%
Immigrant	14%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	42%

Writing	This District
All Students	30%
Black (not Hispanic)	25%
Asian or Pacific Islander	49%
Hispanic	20%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	15%
White (not Hispanic)	59%
IEP	7%
Non-IEP	34%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	39%
Migrant	13%
Immigrant	11%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	30%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	51%
Black (not Hispanic)	39%
Asian or Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	40%
White (not Hispanic)	79%
IEP	18%
Non-IEP	57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	45%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	57%
Migrant	37%
Immigrant	40%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	51%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Black (not Hispanic)	41%
Asian or Pacific Islander	61%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	55%
White (not Hispanic)	78%
IEP	18%
Non-IEP	54%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	23%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	58%
Migrant	23%
Immigrant	16%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	49%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Black (not Hispanic)	14%
Asian or Pacific Islander	36%
Hispanic	12%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	27%
White (not Hispanic)	58%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	25%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	32%
Migrant	0%
Immigrant	2%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	23%

Writing	This District
All Students	41%
Black (not Hispanic)	33%
Asian or Pacific Islander	55%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	41%
White (not Hispanic)	69%
IEP	13%
Non-IEP	45%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	18%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	49%
Migrant	13%
Immigrant	7%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	41%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	47%
Male	46%
Black (not Hispanic)	32%
Asian or Pacific Islander	66%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	41%
White (not Hispanic)	74%
IEP	18%
Non-IEP	51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	29%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	52%
Migrant	33%
Immigrant	20%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	47%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Black (not Hispanic)	45%
Asian or Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	52%
White (not Hispanic)	81%
IEP	17%
Non-IEP	53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	15%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	59%
Migrant	19%
Immigrant	11%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	49%

Writing	This District
All Students	42%
Black (not Hispanic)	39%
Asian or Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	38%
White (not Hispanic)	71%
IEP	11%
Non-IEP	47%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	15%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	50%
Migrant	19%
Immigrant	14%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	42%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	46%
Male	47%
Black (not Hispanic)	38%
Asian or Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	40%
White (not Hispanic)	72%
IEP	16%
Non-IEP	52%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	27%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	51%
Migrant	28%
Immigrant	18%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	47%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Black (not Hispanic)	40%
Asian or Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	44%
White (not Hispanic)	75%
IEP	15%
Non-IEP	50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	55%
Migrant	26%
Immigrant	10%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	46%

Writing	This District
All Students	44%
Black (not Hispanic)	39%
Asian or Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	40%
White (not Hispanic)	71%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	53%
Migrant	26%
Immigrant	12%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Female	36%
Male	35%
Black (not Hispanic)	24%
Asian or Pacific Islander	61%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	36%
White (not Hispanic)	63%
IEP	9%
Non-IEP	40%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	15%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	41%
Migrant	13%
Immigrant	19%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	36%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	42%
Black (not Hispanic)	36%
Asian or Pacific Islander	56%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	51%
White (not Hispanic)	73%
IEP	14%
Non-IEP	46%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	9%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	52%
Migrant	15%
Immigrant	7%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	43%

Science	This District
All Students	24%
Black (not Hispanic)	14%
Asian or Pacific Islander	36%
Hispanic	15%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	30%
White (not Hispanic)	57%
IEP	9%
Non-IEP	27%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	32%
Migrant	20%
Immigrant	4%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	25%

Writing	This District
All Students	34%
Black (not Hispanic)	27%
Asian or Pacific Islander	44%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	37%
White (not Hispanic)	63%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	38%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	41%
Migrant	15%
Immigrant	4%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	34%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	27%
Male	32%
Black (not Hispanic)	19%
Asian or Pacific Islander	44%
Hispanic	22%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	26%
White (not Hispanic)	56%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	33%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	34%
Migrant	10%
Immigrant	9%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	30%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Black (not Hispanic)	41%
Asian or Pacific Islander	49%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	52%
White (not Hispanic)	75%
IEP	14%
Non-IEP	50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	15%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	55%
Migrant	22%
Immigrant	3%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	46%

Writing	This District
All Students	30%
Black (not Hispanic)	24%
Asian or Pacific Islander	37%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	30%
White (not Hispanic)	63%
IEP	7%
Non-IEP	34%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	8%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	39%
Migrant	19%
Immigrant	3%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	31%

Math	This District
All Students	17%
Female	17%
Male	16%
Black (not Hispanic)	10%
Asian or Pacific Islander	27%
Hispanic	9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	13%
White (not Hispanic)	43%
IEP	4%
Non-IEP	19%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	22%
Migrant	9%
Immigrant	6%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	17%

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Black (not Hispanic)	45%
Asian or Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	36%
White (not Hispanic)	80%
IEP	15%
Non-IEP	56%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	21%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	60%
Immigrant	4%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	52%

Science	This District
All Students	29%
Black (not Hispanic)	17%
Asian or Pacific Islander	39%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	26%
White (not Hispanic)	64%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	31%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	36%
Immigrant	3%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	29%

Writing	This District
All Students	32%
Black (not Hispanic)	23%
Asian or Pacific Islander	43%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	17%
White (not Hispanic)	63%
IEP	4%
Non-IEP	35%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	6%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	39%
Immigrant	0%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	32%

Math	This District
All Students	15%
Female	14%
Male	16%
Black (not Hispanic)	6%
Asian or Pacific Islander	30%
Hispanic	7%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	6%
White (not Hispanic)	39%
IEP	3%
Non-IEP	16%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable	19%
Immigrant	4%
Neither migrant nor immigrant	15%

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	16	19	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	15	19	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	15	19	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	15	18	21
Graduating class of 2006	14	18	21

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	16	19	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	15	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	17	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	16	19	22
Graduating class of 2006	16	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	17	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	16	19	21

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2008	82%
Graduating class of 2007	83%
Graduating class of 2006	95%

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

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	18	17

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	56%	28%
White (not Hispanic)	21%	61%
Black (not Hispanic)	18%	6%
Asian or Pacific Islander	3%	3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	1%	1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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	66%	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	6%	2%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,075	$8,094

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	58%
Student and staff support	12%	10%
Administration	15%	15%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >