Summary:
The city of Cripple Creek, Colorado is home to two schools: Cripple Creek-Victor Junior-Senior High School (serving grades 6-12) and Cresson Elementary School (serving grades PK-5). Both schools are part of the Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1 and have consistently low statewide rankings, with test scores well below state averages.
Cripple Creek-Victor Junior-Senior High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7% and low proficiency rates ranging from 4.8% to 54% across various subjects and grade levels. The school also has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 64.78%, indicating a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Cresson Elementary School has an even higher free/reduced lunch rate of 74.4%, suggesting an even greater need for support and resources.
Both schools face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students. Addressing the root causes of the low academic performance, high absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes in this community. Targeted interventions and support programs may be necessary to address the needs of these students and help them succeed.
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