Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garnet Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Garnet Mesa Elementary School 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 Garnet Mesa Elementary School is 0.51, 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Garnet Mesa Elementary School?
488 students attend Garnet Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Garnet Mesa Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garnet Mesa Elementary School?
Garnet Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Garnet Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Garnet Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garnet Mesa Elementary School part of?
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