Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Norwood Public Schools ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Norwood Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Norwood Public Schools's student population of 189 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Norwood Public Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwood Public Schools is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#762 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Norwood Public Schools is ranked #762 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwood Public Schools?
The graduation rate of Norwood Public Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Norwood Public Schools?
189 students attend Norwood Public Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Norwood Public Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood Public Schools?
Norwood Public Schools has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Norwood Public Schools offer ?
Norwood Public Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Norwood Public Schools part of?
Norwood Public Schools is part of Norwood School District No. R-2j.
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