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Norwood School District No. R-2j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 199 students in Norwood School District No. R-2j. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public School in Norwood School District No. R-2j have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
1,941 Schools
# Students
199 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Norwood School District No. R-2j, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
173 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
87%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
15
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
7
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,357 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,090 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,357
$15,247
Spending / Student
$21,090
$15,560
Best Norwood School District No. R-2j Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwood Public Schools
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwood School District No. R-2j?
Norwood School District No. R-2j manages 1 public schools serving 199 students.
What is the rank of Norwood School District No. R-2j?
Norwood School District No. R-2j is ranked #60 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood School District No. R-2j?
87% of Norwood School District No. R-2j students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwood School District No. R-2j?
Norwood School District No. R-2j has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Norwood School District No. R-2j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,090 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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