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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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 312 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 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 489 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
312 students
489 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
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
46
42
Grade 1 Students
36
53
Grade 2 Students
46
49
Grade 3 Students
32
45
Grade 4 Students
41
59
Grade 5 Students
42
51
Grade 6 Students
27
57
Grade 7 Students
24
65
Grade 8 Students
18
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
17%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
80%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
