Summary:
The city of Dove Creek, Colorado is home to two schools: Dove Creek High School and Seventh Street Elementary School. Both schools are part of the Dolores County School District Re-2j, which is ranked 59th out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating.
Dove Creek High School stands out as a relatively strong performer, ranking in the top 35% of Colorado high schools. The school maintains a high 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.9% dropout rate, both of which are better than the state averages. Academically, 72% of 11th graders at Dove Creek High School are proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 62%.
In contrast, Seventh Street Elementary School faces more significant challenges. The school is ranked in the bottom 35% of Colorado elementary schools and struggles with low proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math, well below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7%. Both schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting socioeconomic challenges in the Dove Creek community.
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