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There are many different ways to evaluate Colorado Springs schools, but one measurement is the graduation rate. The percentages are based on a federal formula that takes the number of students receiving a regular diploma divided by the number of students who started 9th grade + students transferred in – students transferred out. Graduation rates are one indicator of whether the local Colorado Springs public school system is doing what it is intended to do: enroll, engage, and educate youth.
The complete reports are on the Colorado Department of Education web site, and you can download the data into an Excel Spreadsheet. For someone who loves statistics (which is me), it’s full of amazing information including the graduation rates by gender and by race; and you can even pull data by each High School in the districts. As an example, in District 11, Mitchell High School has a Read the rest of this entry »
Neighorhood Profile, Peregrin in Northwest Colorado Springs
Homes in Peregrin are in the Northwest Area in Colorado Springs
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Zip Code: 80919
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The Peregrin housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 16 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.
Here’s a quick summary of the 2010 Real Estate Market for Peregrin
- Pricing decreased by 6%
- Number of homes sold increased by 4%
- Days on Market decreased by 4%
- Price per FINISHED square feet decreased by 5%
Single Family Homes in Peregrin in Colorado Springs were primarily built from 1989 to 2011, with an average age built 1995. The majority of the houses are 2-stories, ranches, 3-4 baths, with 2 – 3 car garages, both attached and detached. The average home has appx. 3500 to 4500 square footage.
The area is located in Northwest Colorado Springs, North of Vindicator, west of I-25,
The school district is District 20.
To find out more information about buying a home in Colorado Springs or Manitou Springs, call ….
Kathy (719-287-1049) KTorline@msn.com
Foreclosure Pick of the Week
Colorado Springs Foreclosure pick of the week
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My foreclosure pick of the week is in Pinecreek in Briargate on 10181 Oak Knoll Terrace.
It includes over4500 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 3 car attached garage.
If you are looking for a BIG house at reasonable price in Briargate area; then this is the property for you.
The property was built in 2005; and was originally sold for $478,000. It has a ranch floor plan, and includes a finished basement of 2249 square ft.
The upsides….. large attached three car garage, District 20 schools, laundry on the same level as the master bedroom, open floor plan, separate dining space, main floor office, newer built, upgraded gourmet kitchen, hard wood floors in the kitchen and dining room. Overall a very nice property.
Schools in the Colorado Springs Area
Colorado Springs School Districts
For a Free Colorado Springs Relocation Guide, Email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com
With school starting, I thought it’d be a good time to provide you with the links to the local Colorado Springs school districts. While driving, don’t forget to watch out for all our little citizens as they make their way back to their local school after their summer vacations.
One of the most important things to look at when moving to a new area, is to research the schools and the school systems. The following is a list of the School Districts in the Colorado Springs area.
District 2: – Harrison (South side of Colorado Springs)
District 3: — Widefield (South east side of Colorado Springs)
District 11: – Largest school district in the city (Central Colorado Springs) Read the rest of this entry »
