Norwood Public Schools

1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Norwood Public Schools serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Norwood Public Schools placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norwood Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Norwood Public Schools's student population of 199 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
199 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Norwood Public Schools is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Norwood Public Schools is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
9%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
87%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.24
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Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norwood Public Schools and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norwood Public Schools's ranking?
Norwood Public Schools is ranked #902 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?
20-29% 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 Norwood Public Schools?
The graduation rate of Norwood Public Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Norwood Public Schools?
199 students attend Norwood Public Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Norwood Public Schools 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 Public Schools?
Norwood Public Schools has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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