Growth on state tests in 10 districts

Growth scores measure how much progress students made compared with students who had similar scores the year before. Students who are below grade level need scores above 50 to make progress toward catching up.

District
English
Math
Denver
52
58
Harrison
56
49
Jeffco
55
49
Aurora
46
47
Mapleton
42
50
Monte Vista
41
51
Westminster
54.5
36
Sheridan
33
55
Adams 14
43.5
35
Otero
33
16.5

Notes

Among districts with more than 1,000 students, these serve the highest percentages of students of color. Growth scores are for elementary students.

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Chart: Thomas Wilburn