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1110 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
El Paso County
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PH: (719) 234-1200
FAX: (719) 234-1299

  • Grades PK-12
  • n/a students
  • 31 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 87% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Writing
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 83% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Science
 60% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2007.

Writing
 74% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Writing
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Science
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2007.

Writing
 72% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2007.

Writing
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 52% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2007.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Science
 68% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2007.

Writing
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 40% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Black (not Hispanic)82%
Asian or Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Free lunch eligible76%
Reduced lunch eligible79%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch90%
IEP51%
Non-IEP91%
Language proficiency status - not applicable89%
Neither migrant nor immigrant89%

WritingThis District
All Students74%
Female79%
Male70%
Black (not Hispanic)63%
Asian or Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible53%
Reduced lunch eligible58%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
IEP32%
Non-IEP77%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Neither migrant nor immigrant74%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female86%
Male85%
Black (not Hispanic)72%
Asian or Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Free lunch eligible72%
Reduced lunch eligible71%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch87%
IEP51%
Non-IEP88%
Language proficiency status - not applicable86%
Neither migrant nor immigrant86%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black (not Hispanic)68%
Asian or Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Free lunch eligible65%
Reduced lunch eligible73%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch85%
IEP39%
Non-IEP87%
Language proficiency status - not applicable84%
Neither migrant nor immigrant84%

WritingThis District
All Students71%
Female76%
Male65%
Black (not Hispanic)47%
Asian or Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Free lunch eligible45%
Reduced lunch eligible63%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
IEP26%
Non-IEP74%
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%
Neither migrant nor immigrant71%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black (not Hispanic)74%
Asian or Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligible58%
Reduced lunch eligible87%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch87%
IEP47%
Non-IEP89%
Language proficiency status - not applicable86%
Neither migrant nor immigrant86%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Black (not Hispanic)68%
Asian or Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Free lunch eligible61%
Reduced lunch eligible68%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch87%
IEP48%
Non-IEP88%
Language proficiency status - not applicable86%
Neither migrant nor immigrant85%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female57%
Male63%
Black (not Hispanic)32%
Asian or Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible25%
Reduced lunch eligible40%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%
Neither migrant nor immigrant60%

WritingThis District
All Students74%
Female81%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)61%
Asian or Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible68%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
IEP33%
Non-IEP78%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female81%
Male84%
Black (not Hispanic)70%
Asian or Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Free lunch eligible56%
Reduced lunch eligible81%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch85%
IEP45%
Non-IEP86%
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%
Neither migrant nor immigrant83%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black (not Hispanic)72%
Asian or Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligible68%
Reduced lunch eligible60%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch88%
IEP38%
Non-IEP90%
Language proficiency status - not applicable87%
Neither migrant nor immigrant87%

WritingThis District
All Students77%
Female84%
Male70%
Black (not Hispanic)55%
Asian or Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligible52%
Reduced lunch eligible58%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch79%
IEP21%
Non-IEP81%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Neither migrant nor immigrant77%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female76%
Male79%
Black (not Hispanic)52%
Asian or Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Free lunch eligible59%
Reduced lunch eligible56%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch80%
IEP31%
Non-IEP82%
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%
Neither migrant nor immigrant78%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Black (not Hispanic)66%
Asian or Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligible53%
Reduced lunch eligible79%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch87%
IEP43%
Non-IEP88%
Language proficiency status - not applicable86%
Neither migrant nor immigrant85%

WritingThis District
All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Black (not Hispanic)59%
Asian or Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Free lunch eligible51%
Reduced lunch eligible72%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch82%
IEP26%
Non-IEP83%
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%
Neither migrant nor immigrant81%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female71%
Male72%
Black (not Hispanic)42%
Asian or Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Free lunch eligible41%
Reduced lunch eligible61%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch74%
IEP28%
Non-IEP74%
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%
Neither migrant nor immigrant72%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
Black (not Hispanic)56%
Asian or Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaskan Native74%
White (not Hispanic)85%
Free lunch eligible54%
Reduced lunch eligible76%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch84%
IEP28%
Non-IEP86%
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%
Neither migrant nor immigrant83%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Black (not Hispanic)50%
Asian or Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaskan Native63%
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible60%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Neither migrant nor immigrant74%

WritingThis District
All Students72%
Female80%
Male65%
Black (not Hispanic)54%
Asian or Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaskan Native58%
White (not Hispanic)75%
Free lunch eligible34%
Reduced lunch eligible53%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
IEP13%
Non-IEP76%
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%
Neither migrant nor immigrant72%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female64%
Male68%
Black (not Hispanic)34%
Asian or Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaskan Native53%
White (not Hispanic)69%
Free lunch eligible41%
Reduced lunch eligible40%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch68%
IEP18%
Non-IEP70%
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%
Neither migrant nor immigrant66%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Black (not Hispanic)79%
Asian or Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Free lunch eligible61%
Reduced lunch eligible88%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch89%
IEP32%
Non-IEP91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Language proficiency status - not applicable89%
Neither migrant nor immigrant88%

WritingThis District
All Students75%
Female83%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)57%
Asian or Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible65%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
IEP16%
Non-IEP79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female53%
Male58%
Black (not Hispanic)26%
Asian or Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic36%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Free lunch eligible28%
Reduced lunch eligible33%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch57%
IEP12%
Non-IEP58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Language proficiency status - not applicable56%
Neither migrant nor immigrant55%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female92%
Male83%
Black (not Hispanic)74%
Asian or Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaskan Native71%
White (not Hispanic)89%
Free lunch eligible83%
Reduced lunch eligible73%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch88%
IEP43%
Non-IEP90%
Language proficiency status - not applicable88%
Neither migrant nor immigrant87%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female65%
Male71%
Black (not Hispanic)43%
Asian or Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaskan Native63%
White (not Hispanic)71%
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible61%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch69%
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%
Neither migrant nor immigrant68%

WritingThis District
All Students71%
Female81%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)62%
Asian or Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaskan Native53%
White (not Hispanic)72%
Free lunch eligible52%
Reduced lunch eligible55%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
IEP18%
Non-IEP74%
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%
Neither migrant nor immigrant71%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female40%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)21%
Asian or Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic31%
American Indian or Alaskan Native44%
White (not Hispanic)45%
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch44%
IEP6%
Non-IEP46%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 2007 2119n/a
Graduating class of 2006 211921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 2118n/a
Graduating class of 2006 211821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 2019n/a
Graduating class of 2006 211921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 2219n/a
Graduating class of 2006 221921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 2119n/a
Graduating class of 2006 211921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200793%
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 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: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1617

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic83%63%
Hispanic7%27%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%3%
Black, not Hispanic4%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program6%33%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,995$7,826
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%57%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration16%17%
Other expenditures15%17%
Source: NCES, 2004-2005

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