Canon Exploratory School vs. Harrison School
Should you attend Canon Exploratory School or Harrison School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Harrison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Canon Exploratory School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harrison 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
336 students
555 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1334 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
50
Grade 1 Students
48
53
Grade 2 Students
43
51
Grade 3 Students
42
63
Grade 4 Students
44
47
Grade 5 Students
43
48
Grade 6 Students
29
73
Grade 7 Students
24
75
Grade 8 Students
24
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
19%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
78%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
