Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Grande Elementary School 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 was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Sierra Grande Elementary School?
114 students attend Sierra Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sierra Grande Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Grande Elementary School?
Sierra Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sierra Grande Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sierra Grande Elementary School part of?
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