As Colorado moves toward changing its K-12 accountability system, the Boulder Valley School District is already tracking a wide range of measures in its effort to increase academic achievement and reduce gaps among students.

The school board recently went through an achievement presentation of close to 100 pages, getting information on everything from standardized test scores to how many students are earning college credit before graduation. Along with helping the district target its efforts, Superintendent Rob Anderson said, the data helps the district decide where to spend limited dollars.

“We’re proud, but we’re definitely not satisfied until every kid gets everything they need,” he said.

As a reflection of overall high achievement, district leaders pointed to Boulder Valley earning

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