Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paonia K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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).
Paonia K-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paonia K-8 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Paonia K-8?
251 students attend Paonia K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Paonia K-8 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paonia K-8?
Paonia K-8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Paonia K-8 offer ?
Paonia K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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