Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cheraw 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheraw School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cheraw School's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheraw School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheraw School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1143 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
79%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheraw School's ranking?
Cheraw School is ranked #1143 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheraw School?
The graduation rate of Cheraw School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cheraw School?
231 students attend Cheraw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cheraw School students are White, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheraw School?
Cheraw School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheraw School offer ?
Cheraw School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Cheraw School part of?
Cheraw School is part of Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And S.
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