Sagebrush Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Sagebrush Elementary School or Independence Elementary 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
School
Top Rankings
Sagebrush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sagebrush Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Independence Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
389 students
431 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1302 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1115 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
33
Kindergarten Students
57
49
Grade 1 Students
54
73
Grade 2 Students
60
57
Grade 3 Students
59
80
Grade 4 Students
59
71
Grade 5 Students
69
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
30%
34%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
46%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
