Serving 13 students in grades 6-12, Halcyon School (Special Education) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% CO state average).
How many students attend Halcyon School (Special Education)?
13 students attend Halcyon School (Special Education).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Halcyon School (Special Education) students are White, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halcyon School (Special Education)?
Halcyon School (Special Education) has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Halcyon School (Special Education) offer ?
Halcyon School (Special Education) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Halcyon School (Special Education) part of?
Halcyon School (Special Education) is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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