Summary:
The city of Henderson, Colorado is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the School District 27J, which is ranked 85 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the district as a whole faces challenges, a few schools stand out, including Belle Creek Charter School and John W Thimmig Elementary School, which have higher statewide rankings and stronger test scores compared to the district and state averages.
The data reveals that the schools in Henderson generally perform below the district and state averages in CMAS/SAT/PSAT assessments, with some exceptions. Prairie View High School has particularly low proficiency rates in CMAS Science (13.8%) and SAT Math (12%) for 11th graders. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with rates ranging from 27.7% to 27.7% across the schools. Additionally, the schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.13% to 69.23%.
Despite the challenges, the data highlights areas where the schools can focus their efforts to improve, such as increasing proficiency rates in CMAS Science and SAT Math at the high school level, and addressing chronic absenteeism across all grade levels. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improve educational outcomes for the students in Henderson, Colorado.
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