Summary:
The city of Craig, Colorado is home to 6 schools in the Moffat County School District RE: No. 1, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces some academic challenges, a few schools stand out as bright spots.
Sunset Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math across all grades, as well as the highest 5th grade science proficiency. Meanwhile, Ridgeview Elementary School boasts the highest 3rd grade Math proficiency, significantly above district and state averages. As the only high school in the data set, Moffat County High School has seen improvements in its statewide ranking, moving from 278th out of 349 Colorado high schools in 2023-2024 to 229th out of 328 in 2024-2025.
However, the district as a whole appears to be consistently underperforming compared to state averages on standardized tests, with most schools scoring well below the Colorado averages. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, and face significant challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7% across the district. While the data paints a concerning picture, the potential bright spots at Sunset Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary suggest there may be opportunities for the district to build on its strengths and address its challenges.
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