The Team assigned
an equal weighting
(33.3%) on each of
the three metrics,
and when combined
yield an overall
ranking of Education
Routt County ranks
fourth among the
Core Counties.

 

 

 

 

 

Higher percentages
represent a higher
CSAP proficiency.
Routt County ranks
third among the Core
Counties, with 63.2%
of 10th grade students
achieving Proficient or
Advanced scores.

 

 

 

 

 

Greater number of
years represents more
teaching experience (in
Colorado) for each
respective community;
Routt County has the
second highest
average among the
Core Counties, with
12.33 years of
teaching experience.

 

 

 

 

Higher percentages
reflect more adults with
a college degree. Routt
County ranks sixth
among the Core
Counties for education
attainment level,
with 42.5% of adults
≥25 having a college
degree.

 

The categories/areas are:

Child Care

Juvenile Delinquency

Education

Aging and Wellness

Low Income

Housing

Education

education composite

Routt County Ranks 4th

education 1

Weighting 33%

education 2

Weighting 33%

education 3

Weighting 33%

 

3. Education (weight: 20%)
What is the quality of our education system?
Basis: Because the world in which future generations live will likely be equally or more competitive than it is today, educational opportunities must be monitored and understood.
The Team used three metrics to assess education quality within the community based on the following premises:
1. More teaching experience (based on years in the state of Colorado) yields a greater level of teaching skill and ability;


2. The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) scores of 10th-grade students reflect the students’ skill level; and readiness to advance to college


3. Education is often promoted and supported by the adults in a student’s environment, and therefore an understanding of the education attainment level (Bachelor’s degree or higher) of adults ≥25 helps to gauge their value of education.