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839 Whiteriver Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
Garfield County
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PH: (970) 625-7600
FAX: (970) 625-7623

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4270 students
  • 9 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 39% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 50% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 57% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 41% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 60% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Science
 31% (2008)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2008.

Writing
 43% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 67% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Writing
 51% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 41% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 53% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 36% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

Writing
 40% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 60% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 39% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 61% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Writing
 36% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.

Math
 16% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 18% (2005)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 Students61%
Female65%
Male58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible43%
Reduced lunch eligible51%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
IEP33%
Non-IEP63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Neither migrant nor immigrant63%

WritingThis District
All Students39%
Female47%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
Free lunch eligible20%
Reduced lunch eligible27%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
IEP22%
Non-IEP40%
Limited English proficient (LEP)13%
Language proficiency status - not applicable48%
Neither migrant nor immigrant40%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female57%
Male63%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible44%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
IEP33%
Non-IEP62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)28%
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female67%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligible55%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
IEP29%
Non-IEP60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%

WritingThis District
All Students41%
Female51%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Free lunch eligible21%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch51%
IEP15%
Non-IEP44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Neither migrant nor immigrant41%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female66%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible39%
Reduced lunch eligible61%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
IEP41%
Non-IEP66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)23%
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female66%
Male55%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligible38%
Reduced lunch eligible48%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
IEP26%
Non-IEP62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)9%
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%
Neither migrant nor immigrant62%

ScienceThis District
All Students31%
Female29%
Male32%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic9%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
Free lunch eligible10%
Reduced lunch eligible17%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch48%
IEP15%
Non-IEP32%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant31%

WritingThis District
All Students43%
Female51%
Male36%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Free lunch eligible23%
Reduced lunch eligible33%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch60%
IEP26%
Non-IEP44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female64%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible39%
Reduced lunch eligible52%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
IEP20%
Non-IEP63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)15%
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female76%
Male58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible48%
Reduced lunch eligible67%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
IEP13%
Non-IEP70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Language proficiency status - not applicable74%
Neither migrant nor immigrant68%

WritingThis District
All Students51%
Female62%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligible40%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch63%
IEP6%
Non-IEP53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)9%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant52%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female60%
Male58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)66%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible60%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
IEP38%
Non-IEP60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%
Neither migrant nor immigrant60%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female63%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligible56%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch62%
IEP17%
Non-IEP54%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%
Neither migrant nor immigrant53%

WritingThis District
All Students41%
Female55%
Male28%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Free lunch eligible19%
Reduced lunch eligible40%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch53%
IEP4%
Non-IEP43%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%
Neither migrant nor immigrant41%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female41%
Male29%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Free lunch eligible24%
Reduced lunch eligible28%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch43%
IEP8%
Non-IEP37%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable39%
Neither migrant nor immigrant35%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female64%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Free lunch eligible20%
Reduced lunch eligible52%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch70%
IEP7%
Non-IEP58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

ScienceThis District
All Students36%
Female34%
Male37%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Free lunch eligible15%
Reduced lunch eligible30%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch47%
IEP10%
Non-IEP39%
Limited English proficient (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable46%
Neither migrant nor immigrant36%

WritingThis District
All Students40%
Female49%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)52%
Free lunch eligible11%
Reduced lunch eligible33%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch56%
IEP3%
Non-IEP44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%
Neither migrant nor immigrant41%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female42%
Male43%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Free lunch eligible19%
Reduced lunch eligible45%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
IEP10%
Non-IEP46%
Limited English proficient (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%
Neither migrant nor immigrant43%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female63%
Male58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Free lunch eligible39%
Reduced lunch eligible54%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch68%
IEP9%
Non-IEP65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%
Neither migrant nor immigrant62%

WritingThis District
All Students39%
Female43%
Male34%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)44%
Free lunch eligible17%
Reduced lunch eligible27%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch47%
IEP0%
Non-IEP42%
Limited English proficient (LEP)6%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant40%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female33%
Male35%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)41%
Free lunch eligible13%
Reduced lunch eligible27%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch42%
IEP5%
Non-IEP36%
Limited English proficient (LEP)6%
Language proficiency status - not applicable38%
Neither migrant nor immigrant35%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female67%
Male55%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligible66%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch68%
Non-IEP63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%

ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Female40%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Free lunch eligible18%
Reduced lunch eligible34%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch51%
Non-IEP46%
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%
Neither migrant nor immigrant44%

WritingThis District
All Students36%
Female41%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic10%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Free lunch eligible14%
Reduced lunch eligible24%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch42%
Non-IEP38%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant36%

MathThis District
All Students16%
Female17%
Male16%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic8%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)20%
Free lunch eligible2%
Reduced lunch eligible10%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch21%
Non-IEP17%
Language proficiency status - not applicable19%
Neither migrant nor immigrant17%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 181921
Graduating class of 2006 181921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1819n/a
Graduating class of 2007 171821
Graduating class of 2006 171821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1819n/a
Graduating class of 2007 171921
Graduating class of 2006 171921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181922
Graduating class of 2006 181921

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 200891%
Graduating class of 200792%
Graduating class of 200680%
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 teacher1717

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White (not Hispanic)60%61%
Hispanic38%28%
Asian or Pacific Islander<1%3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native<1%1%
Black (not Hispanic)<1%6%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program38%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$6,752$9,095
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional52%57%
Student and staff support9%7%
Administration16%17%
Other expenditures22%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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