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Norwood Public Schools

Summary:

Nestled in the heart of Norwood, Colorado, Norwood Public Schools is an alternative public school serving 189 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. This small school boasts a diverse student population, with the majority being White (83.07%), followed by Hispanic (10.58%), and smaller percentages of Native American (1.59%) and students of two or more races (4.76%).

Norwood Public Schools consistently outperforms the state average in various standardized test scores, including CMAS/Science, CMAS/English Language Arts, and PSAT9/Reading and Writing for 9th grade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts for all grades (48.6%) and CMAS/Math for 5th grade (63.2%) are significantly higher than the state averages (44.1% and 37.3%, respectively). Additionally, the school's PSAT9/Reading and Writing proficiency rate for 9th grade (95%) is remarkably higher than the state average of 65%. This consistent academic performance suggests a strong focus on education and effective teaching practices at Norwood Public Schools.

Another notable aspect of Norwood Public Schools is its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 11.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average. This ratio may contribute to more personalized attention and support for students, potentially leading to better academic outcomes. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with a low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 26.98% to 31.49% over the past three school years.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1225 West Summit Street
       Norwood, CO  81423

(970) 327-4336

District: Norwood School District No. R-2j

SchoolDigger Rank:
300th of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,137 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  189

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.1%
Hispanic:
10.6%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Norwood Public Schools ranks better than 68.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Norwood Public Schools is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Norwood Public Schools ranks better than 92.6% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Norwood Public Schools who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwood Public Schools is $21,137.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Norwood Public Schools was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Norwood Public Schools 26th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Norwood Public Schools in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Norwood Public Schools

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.83 647th 808 19.9%
2005 7.13 770th 823 6.4%
2007 45.28 514th 852 39.7%
2008 28.60 645th 849 24.0%
2010 75.72 205th 925 77.8%
2011 72.22 258th 935 72.4%
2012 42.66 589th 935 37.0%
2013 28.25 717th 954 24.8%
2015 42.83 494th 938 47.3%
2018 46.19 458th 917 50.1%
2024 66.44 300th 943 68.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Norwood Public Schools

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.60 200th 336 40.5%
2005 32.92 247th 340 27.4%
2006 20.26 291st 346 15.9%
2007 35.49 259th 360 28.1%
2008 50.85 191st 362 47.2%
2009 60.90 152nd 377 59.7%
2010 67.38 128th 409 68.7%
2011 68.88 125th 422 70.4%
2012 63.61 157th 425 63.1%
2013 52.18 226th 454 50.2%
2014 22.68 375th 461 18.7%
2017 42.94 213th 424 49.8%
2022 49.93 199th 448 55.6%
2023 42.44 245th 480 49.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Norwood Public Schools

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.22 115th 279 58.8%
2005 56.45 128th 280 54.3%
2006 55.96 132nd 286 53.8%
2007 37.05 197th 298 33.9%
2008 24.24 236th 301 21.6%
2009 28.29 235th 310 24.2%
2010 63.15 132nd 327 59.6%
2011 68.29 113th 337 66.5%
2012 64.99 126th 334 62.3%
2013 59.24 154th 349 55.9%
2014 74.61 83rd 369 77.5%
2016 43.99 106th 255 58.4%
2017 32.70 147th 256 42.6%
2018 56.08 146th 388 62.4%
2019 62.55 132nd 411 67.9%
2024 89.72 26th 349 92.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Norwood Public Schools

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 76 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1989 64 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1990 62 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1991 75 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1992 82 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1993 77 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1994 76 10 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1995 104 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1996 104 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1997 105 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1998 94 1 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 102
1999 83 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2000 78 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2001 148 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 157
2002 167 0 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2003 167 0 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2004 163 1 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 173
2005 147 2 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2006 145 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 152
2007 137 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 142
2008 140 2 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2009 147 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2010 115 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2011 112 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 124
2012 113 1 2 9 0 0 1 0 126
2013 117 1 0 9 0 0 1 0 128
2014 120 1 2 0 5 0 2 0 130
2015 250 2 3 15 10 0 7 0 287
2016 237 1 2 22 4 0 1 0 267
2017 213 0 3 22 3 0 2 0 243
2018 214 1 1 19 2 0 2 0 239
2019 181 0 0 15 3 0 4 0 203
2020 182 0 0 13 3 0 1 0 199
2021 158 0 0 15 3 0 5 0 181
2022 173 0 0 18 2 0 6 0 199
2023 157 0 0 20 3 0 9 0 189

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norwood Public Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 78 13.0 6.0 n/a
1989 65 11.9 5.4 4.6
1990 63 11.5 5.4 4.8
1991 76 10.3 7.3 7.9
1992 83 11.3 7.3 7.2
1993 80 10.9 7.3 6.3
1994 87 10.8 8.1 8
1995 106 9.0 11.8 2.8
1996 106 9.0 11.8 2.8
1997 109 9.0 12.1 8.3
1998 102 8.0 12.8 8.8
1999 93 8.0 11.6 8.6
2000 85 13.4 6.3 18.8
2001 157 13.9 11.3 22.3
2002 176 13.5 13.0 26.1
2003 176 13.5 13.0 26.1
2004 173 13.1 13.2 28.9
2005 159 12.3 12.9 28.9
2006 152 13.8 11.0 31.6
2007 142 12.9 11.0 35.2
2008 150 11.1 13.5 32
2009 155 13.2 11.7 34.2
2010 122 13.6 8.9 35.2
2011 124 13.0 9.5 34.7
2012 126 12.0 10.5 38.1
2013 128 12.2 10.4 39.8
2014 130 12.1 10.6 46.9
2015 287 22.0 13.0 45.3
2016 267 23.0 11.6 56.2
2017 243 20.7 11.6 49.8
2018 239 18.8 12.6 46.4
2019 203 19.5 10.4 25.6
2020 199 19.8 10.0 30.7
2021 181 20.0 9.0 31.5
2022 199 17.0 11.6 29.1
2023 189 17.3 10.8 27

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norwood Public Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 78 13.0 6.0 n/a
1989 65 11.9 5.4 4.6
1990 63 11.5 5.4 4.8
1991 76 10.3 7.3 7.9
1992 83 11.3 7.3 7.2
1993 80 10.9 7.3 6.3
1994 87 10.8 8.1 8
1995 106 9.0 11.8 2.8
1996 106 9.0 11.8 2.8
1997 109 9.0 12.1 8.3
1998 102 8.0 12.8 8.8
1999 93 8.0 11.6 8.6
2000 85 13.4 6.3 18.8
2001 157 13.9 11.3 22.3
2002 176 13.5 13.0 26.1
2003 176 13.5 13.0 26.1
2004 173 13.1 13.2 28.9
2005 159 12.3 12.9 28.9
2006 152 13.8 11.0 31.6
2007 142 12.9 11.0 35.2
2008 150 11.1 13.5 32
2009 155 13.2 11.7 34.2
2010 122 13.6 8.9 35.2
2011 124 13.0 9.5 34.7
2012 126 12.0 10.5 38.1
2013 128 12.2 10.4 39.8
2014 130 12.1 10.6 46.9
2015 287 22.0 13.0 45.3
2016 267 23.0 11.6 56.2
2017 243 20.7 11.6 49.8
2018 239 18.8 12.6 46.4
2019 203 19.5 10.4 25.6
2020 199 19.8 10.0 30.7
2021 181 20.0 9.0 31.5
2022 199 17.0 11.6 29.1
2023 189 17.3 10.8 27

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Norwood Public Schools

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,153
2020 $18,138
2021 $20,034
2022 $19,169
2023 $21,137

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwood Public Schools

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Norwood Public Schools)54.155.1
 1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Norwood School District No. R-2j)54.155.1
 1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Norwood Public Schools)2742.5
 15.5%
   All Grades Math (Norwood School District No. R-2j)2742.5
 15.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students203189
 6.9%
African American00
American Indian33
Asian00
Hispanic1520
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White181157
 13.3%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.6%27%
 1.4%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Norwood Public Schools.

Norwood Public Schools ranks 300th of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Norwood Public Schools are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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