Summary:
The city of Monte Vista, Colorado is home to three elementary schools: Bill Metz Elementary School, Marsh Elementary School, and Sargent Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Monte Vista School District No. C-8 and the Sargent School District No. Re-33J.
Among the three schools, Sargent Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 547 out of 950 Colorado elementary schools, compared to Bill Metz Elementary's ranking of 664. Sargent Elementary also has higher test scores across the board, with a greater percentage of students proficient or better in CMAS/Science, CMAS/English Language Arts, and CMAS/Math. Additionally, Sargent Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.76%) and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.1, compared to the other two schools.
While all three schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates (27.7%) and test scores that lag behind the state averages, the data suggests that Sargent Elementary School is the standout performer in the area. However, the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools indicate that the schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, which may require targeted strategies and resources to address the unique needs of these students and support their academic success.
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