Serving 964 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Colorado Connections Academy Durango ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Colorado Connections Academy Durango ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Connections Academy Durango is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Connections Academy Durango?
The graduation rate of Colorado Connections Academy Durango is 60-64%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Connections Academy Durango?
964 students attend Colorado Connections Academy Durango.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Colorado Connections Academy Durango students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Connections Academy Durango?
Colorado Connections Academy Durango has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Colorado Connections Academy Durango offer ?
Colorado Connections Academy Durango offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Connections Academy Durango part of?
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