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800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
Gunnison County
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PH: (970) 641-7760
FAX: (970) 641-7777

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1691 students
  • 7 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 55% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 50% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 52% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2008.

Writing
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Writing
 51% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 74% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 49% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

Writing
 54% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 72% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 54% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2008.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 75% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Writing
 47% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 29% (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 Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Free lunch eligible50%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch90%
Non-IEP81%
Language proficiency status - not applicable89%
Neither migrant nor immigrant86%

WritingThis District
All Students55%
Female60%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligible24%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch64%
Non-IEP56%
Language proficiency status - not applicable60%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female76%
Male77%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Free lunch eligible45%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch85%
Non-IEP76%
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%
Neither migrant nor immigrant80%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female70%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
Non-IEP77%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Neither migrant nor immigrant75%

WritingThis District
All Students52%
Female48%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch57%
Non-IEP55%
Language proficiency status - not applicable55%
Neither migrant nor immigrant55%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female55%
Male66%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch67%
Non-IEP66%
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%
Neither migrant nor immigrant66%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female82%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Free lunch eligible48%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch85%
Non-IEP77%
Language proficiency status - not applicable79%
Neither migrant nor immigrant77%

ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Female53%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligible35%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch61%
Non-IEP55%
Language proficiency status - not applicable56%
Neither migrant nor immigrant54%

WritingThis District
All Students59%
Female69%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible22%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch69%
Non-IEP61%
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%
Neither migrant nor immigrant61%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female60%
Male65%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Free lunch eligible32%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch74%
Non-IEP65%
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female68%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Free lunch eligible14%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch79%
IEP5%
Non-IEP78%
Language proficiency status - not applicable74%
Neither migrant nor immigrant71%

WritingThis District
All Students51%
Female55%
Male46%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Free lunch eligible5%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch60%
IEP5%
Non-IEP57%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant53%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female55%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible5%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch69%
IEP11%
Non-IEP65%
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%
Neither migrant nor immigrant60%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female85%
Male75%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligible33%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch90%
Non-IEP85%
Language proficiency status - not applicable85%
Neither migrant nor immigrant83%

WritingThis District
All Students74%
Female85%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligible44%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch81%
Non-IEP79%
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%
Neither migrant nor immigrant76%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female44%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)52%
Free lunch eligible22%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
Non-IEP50%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Neither migrant nor immigrant49%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female69%
Male74%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
Non-IEP77%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Neither migrant nor immigrant73%

ScienceThis District
All Students49%
Female39%
Male58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
Non-IEP52%
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%
Neither migrant nor immigrant50%

WritingThis District
All Students54%
Female59%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch58%
Non-IEP58%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant55%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female36%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)46%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch46%
Non-IEP45%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant43%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible53%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
Non-IEP77%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%
Neither migrant nor immigrant73%

WritingThis District
All Students54%
Female59%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligible35%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch59%
Non-IEP59%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant56%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female41%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Free lunch eligible24%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch50%
Non-IEP50%
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%
Neither migrant nor immigrant46%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
Non-IEP80%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Neither migrant nor immigrant77%

ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Female45%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch55%
Non-IEP57%
Language proficiency status - not applicable56%
Neither migrant nor immigrant55%

WritingThis District
All Students47%
Female54%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch49%
Non-IEP52%
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%
Neither migrant nor immigrant49%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female28%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch35%
Non-IEP37%
Language proficiency status - not applicable37%
Neither migrant nor immigrant35%
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 2219n/a
Graduating class of 2007 201921
Graduating class of 2006 211921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2019n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191821
Graduating class of 2006 201821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2119n/a
Graduating class of 2007 191921
Graduating class of 2006 211921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 201922
Graduating class of 2006 211921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 201921
Graduating class of 2006 211921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200890%
Graduating class of 200790%
Graduating class of 200695%
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: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1317

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic85%63%
Hispanic13%27%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%1%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%3%
Black, not Hispanic<1%6%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program20%33%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,014$9,095
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%57%
Student and staff support9%7%
Administration11%17%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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