There's more to schools than test scores.
Educators urge parents to consider other factors in deciding where to send their children.
The state web site provides district data such as dropout rates, graduation rates, teacher salaries and state funding per pupil. The site includes links to individual district and school web sites. Colorado Springs District 11, the region's largest school district, produces an annual book of school profiles. It outlines info such as staff education levels, special programs for students and school goals. You can view the books at public libraries and D-11 schools.