Serving 18 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Paradox Valley Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Paradox Valley Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradox Valley Charter School's ranking?
Paradox Valley Charter School is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Paradox Valley Charter School?
18 students attend Paradox Valley Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Paradox Valley Charter School students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradox Valley Charter School?
Paradox Valley Charter School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paradox Valley Charter School offer ?
Paradox Valley Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Paradox Valley Charter School part of?
Paradox Valley Charter School is part of West End School District No. Re-2.
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