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800 B South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Archuleta County
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PH: (970) 264-2228
FAX: (970) 264-4631

  • Grades K-12
  • 1654 students
  • 5 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 73% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 51% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 50% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 64% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 69% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

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

Writing
 53% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 79% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Writing
 57% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 58% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 79% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

Writing
 69% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 54% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 35% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2008.

Math
 27% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 63% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 48% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Writing
 42% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.

Math
 27% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 24% (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 Students73%
Female81%
Male66%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Free lunch eligible59%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch81%
Non-IEP78%
Language proficiency status - not applicable74%
Neither migrant nor immigrant73%

WritingThis District
All Students51%
Female57%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
Free lunch eligible46%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch50%
Non-IEP55%
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%
Neither migrant nor immigrant51%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Free lunch eligible54%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
Non-IEP69%
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%
Neither migrant nor immigrant66%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Free lunch eligible63%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch93%
Non-IEP83%
Language proficiency status - not applicable84%
Neither migrant nor immigrant81%

WritingThis District
All Students64%
Female79%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Free lunch eligible34%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch80%
Non-IEP65%
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%
Neither migrant nor immigrant64%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female77%
Male84%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Free lunch eligible72%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch83%
Non-IEP82%
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%
Neither migrant nor immigrant81%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female70%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Free lunch eligible52%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch83%
IEP25%
Non-IEP75%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Neither migrant nor immigrant70%

ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Female42%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligible44%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch63%
IEP6%
Non-IEP54%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Neither migrant nor immigrant49%

WritingThis District
All Students53%
Female67%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible38%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
IEP13%
Non-IEP58%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Neither migrant nor immigrant53%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female63%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Free lunch eligible44%
Reduced lunch eligible56%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
IEP31%
Non-IEP66%
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%
Neither migrant nor immigrant62%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female89%
Male70%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Free lunch eligible62%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch83%
Non-IEP85%
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%
Neither migrant nor immigrant79%

WritingThis District
All Students57%
Female72%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Free lunch eligible41%
Reduced lunch eligible63%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
Non-IEP63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female59%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible45%
Reduced lunch eligible75%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch67%
Non-IEP63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable62%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female67%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligible65%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch68%
Non-IEP69%
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%
Neither migrant nor immigrant64%

WritingThis District
All Students58%
Female67%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible52%
Reduced lunch eligible45%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch65%
Non-IEP63%
Language proficiency status - not applicable60%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female37%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Free lunch eligible27%
Reduced lunch eligible50%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch41%
Non-IEP42%
Language proficiency status - not applicable39%
Neither migrant nor immigrant39%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male75%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Free lunch eligible59%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch86%
Non-IEP82%
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%
Neither migrant nor immigrant79%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female63%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Free lunch eligible47%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Non-IEP74%
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
Neither migrant nor immigrant68%

WritingThis District
All Students69%
Female77%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Free lunch eligible38%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
Non-IEP74%
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%
Neither migrant nor immigrant69%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female60%
Male55%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Free lunch eligible41%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch61%
Non-IEP62%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Neither migrant nor immigrant57%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female58%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Free lunch eligible47%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch55%
IEP19%
Non-IEP59%
Language proficiency status - not applicable55%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

WritingThis District
All Students35%
Female43%
Male25%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)35%
Free lunch eligible26%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch41%
IEP13%
Non-IEP39%
Language proficiency status - not applicable37%
Neither migrant nor immigrant36%

MathThis District
All Students27%
Female24%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)30%
Free lunch eligible21%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch30%
IEP6%
Non-IEP30%
Language proficiency status - not applicable28%
Neither migrant nor immigrant27%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female71%
Male55%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Free lunch eligible26%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
Non-IEP66%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%
Neither migrant nor immigrant63%

ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Female54%
Male43%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Free lunch eligible22%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch59%
Non-IEP52%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Neither migrant nor immigrant48%

WritingThis District
All Students42%
Female52%
Male33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Free lunch eligible13%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch53%
Non-IEP45%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant42%

MathThis District
All Students27%
Female29%
Male25%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic5%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)32%
Free lunch eligible13%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch32%
Non-IEP29%
Language proficiency status - not applicable27%
Neither migrant nor immigrant27%
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 1819n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181921
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 191821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1819n/a
Graduating class of 2007 171921
Graduating class of 2006 181921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 201922
Graduating class of 2006 201921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 201921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200888%
Graduating class of 200793%
Graduating class of 2006101%
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 teacher1617

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White (not Hispanic)71%61%
Hispanic25%28%
American Indian or Alaskan Native2%1%
Asian or Pacific Islander1%3%
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 program44%34%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Absence/truancy rate1%2%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,660$9,095
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%57%
Student and staff support4%7%
Administration12%17%
Other expenditures29%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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