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Falcon School District

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10850 East Woodmen Road
Falcon, CO 80831
El Paso County
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PH: (719) 495-3601
FAX: (719) 495-0832

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 13,616 students
  • 20 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 79% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing
 62% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 58% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 53% (2009)
 51% (2008)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Writing
 65% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 75% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Writing
 65% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 75% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 68% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 68% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2009.

Science
 44% (2009)
 48% (2008)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

Writing
 56% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading
 74% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 58% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 35% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
 79% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 53% (2009)
 49% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.

Writing
 56% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 31% (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 Students79%
Black (not Hispanic)68%
Asian or Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
IEP38%
Non-IEP84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%
Neither migrant nor immigrant79%

WritingThis District
All Students62%
Black (not Hispanic)57%
Asian or Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic48%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
IEP24%
Non-IEP66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%
Neither migrant nor immigrant62%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Black (not Hispanic)70%
Asian or Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
IEP47%
Non-IEP81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%
Neither migrant nor immigrant78%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Black (not Hispanic)63%
Asian or Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
IEP35%
Non-IEP76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)30%
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%
Neither migrant nor immigrant72%

WritingThis District
All Students58%
Black (not Hispanic)49%
Asian or Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic48%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
IEP26%
Non-IEP62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)30%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
Black (not Hispanic)70%
Asian or Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
IEP51%
Non-IEP82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%
Neither migrant nor immigrant79%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Black (not Hispanic)67%
Asian or Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
IEP35%
Non-IEP79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)32%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%

ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Black (not Hispanic)40%
Asian or Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
IEP22%
Non-IEP56%
Limited English proficient (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant53%

WritingThis District
All Students65%
Black (not Hispanic)58%
Asian or Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
IEP25%
Non-IEP69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)21%
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female66%
Male65%
Black (not Hispanic)52%
Asian or Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
IEP28%
Non-IEP69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)32%
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Black (not Hispanic)65%
Asian or Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaskan Native63%
White (not Hispanic)78%
IEP26%
Non-IEP79%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%

WritingThis District
All Students65%
Black (not Hispanic)57%
Asian or Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaskan Native63%
White (not Hispanic)68%
IEP15%
Non-IEP70%
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female63%
Male63%
Black (not Hispanic)50%
Asian or Pacific Islander66%
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaskan Native42%
White (not Hispanic)67%
IEP23%
Non-IEP66%
Language proficiency status - not applicable64%
Neither migrant nor immigrant63%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Black (not Hispanic)58%
Asian or Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaskan Native69%
White (not Hispanic)78%
IEP21%
Non-IEP79%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%

WritingThis District
All Students68%
Black (not Hispanic)52%
Asian or Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaskan Native56%
White (not Hispanic)71%
IEP7%
Non-IEP72%
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant68%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female56%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)41%
Asian or Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic52%
American Indian or Alaskan Native44%
White (not Hispanic)59%
IEP11%
Non-IEP59%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant56%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Black (not Hispanic)59%
Asian or Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
IEP27%
Non-IEP71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)25%
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%
Neither migrant nor immigrant68%

ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Black (not Hispanic)25%
Asian or Pacific Islander36%
Hispanic37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
IEP23%
Non-IEP45%
Limited English proficient (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable45%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%

WritingThis District
All Students56%
Black (not Hispanic)45%
Asian or Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
IEP10%
Non-IEP60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)15%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant56%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)39%
Asian or Pacific Islander36%
Hispanic45%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
IEP16%
Non-IEP55%
Limited English proficient (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%
Neither migrant nor immigrant52%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Black (not Hispanic)60%
Asian or Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
IEP23%
Non-IEP78%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Neither migrant nor immigrant74%

WritingThis District
All Students58%
Black (not Hispanic)38%
Asian or Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
IEP7%
Non-IEP62%
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female35%
Male36%
Black (not Hispanic)18%
Asian or Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic28%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)39%
IEP6%
Non-IEP38%
Language proficiency status - not applicable36%
Neither migrant nor immigrant35%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Black (not Hispanic)73%
Asian or Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
IEP33%
Non-IEP82%
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%
Neither migrant nor immigrant79%

ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Black (not Hispanic)29%
Asian or Pacific Islander52%
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
IEP17%
Non-IEP55%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant53%

WritingThis District
All Students56%
Black (not Hispanic)46%
Asian or Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
IEP13%
Non-IEP59%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant56%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female29%
Male34%
Black (not Hispanic)17%
Asian or Pacific Islander43%
Hispanic18%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)36%
IEP8%
Non-IEP33%
Language proficiency status - not applicable32%
Neither migrant nor immigrant32%
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 1919n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191921
Graduating class of 2006 191921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1819n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181821
Graduating class of 2006 181821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1919n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191921
Graduating class of 2006 181921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 201922
Graduating class of 2006 191921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191921
Graduating class of 2006 191921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200895%
Graduating class of 200796%
Graduating class of 200692%
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 teacher1817
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White (not Hispanic)69%61%
Hispanic15%28%
Black (not Hispanic)10%6%
Asian or Pacific Islander5%3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program16%34%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Absence/truancy rate<1%2%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,095$8,094
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%58%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration14%15%
Other expenditures16%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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